AFA offers a variety of educational materials, support groups and information for family caregivers, as well as training for healthcare professionals. Click here for caregiving resources, and here to learn about our professional training offerings.
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In 2012, the direct costs of caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias was an estimated $200 billion. These costs are projected to soar to $1.1 trillion by 2050. AFA awards grants to its member organizations for caregiving services and supports, as well as research.
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Eighty-eight (88) percent of the monies we raise goes directly into programs and services such as our national toll-free helpline, which provides counseling, educational information and referrals to local services; our free educational conferences; our National Memory Screening Program; professional education and training; grants for research, respite care and direct care program at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowJoin us for "Alzheimer's: Up Close & Personal" webinar 10/25 w/ Brian LeBlanc, who lives w/ young-onset #Alzheimers: https://t.co/RCdmgYye7J
.@DavidHaydnJones continues to go take steps to help those w/ #alzheimers. Thank you for supporting our work! https://t.co/TTDN9Q8xoR
Reminder: Free senior scam & fraud prevention program tomorrow, 10/18 at AFA's Education & Resource Center. https://t.co/CRo1SlF4vE
If you couldn't attend, come to our next music class on November 13th. Register here: https://t.co/cDYDLG9tIL (2)
Join us for a special "Alzheimer's: Up Close and Personal" webinar on October 25th with Brian LeBlanc, who has been living with young-onset Alzheimer's disease for the last three years. Brian will discuss how the disease impacts his daily life, his family and how he is working to overcome stigma, educate and empower others living with Alzheimer's. Register by clicking below.
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Actor David Haydn-Jones continues to take steps to help all those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Very grateful for his continued support of AFA's work!.
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Reminder: Free community program to help seniors avoid falling victim to healthcare scams and fraud tomorrow, October 18th at AFA's Education & Resource Center. All are welcome to come learn helpful steps to take to protect themselves and their loved ones. Click below for more information.
Care Connection Community Class: Facts on Healthcare Scams
October 18, 2017, 10:00am - October 18, 2017, 10:00am
Did you know healthcare scams and fraud cost Americans over $66 billion in 2015 alone? AFA's care connection community class on October 18th will teach seniors about some of the common healthcare scams and fraud targeting the elderly, how they can protect themselves and where they should report suspected fraud. Register by clicking here: alzfdn.org/event/facts-health-care/
Thank you Allison Reynolds for leading a terrific community music class in AFA's Education & Resource Center this afternoon! If you couldn't attend, come to our next music class on November 13th. Register here: alzfdn.org/event/afa-care-connection-community-class-afternoon-music-allison-reynolds-2/
Today in AFA's Education & Resource Center; an afternoon of music with Allison Reynolds. Join us to learn how music can help promote good brain helath, improve communication and enable individuals to lead fuller lives. Hope to see you there!
Care Connection Community Class: An Afternoon of Music
October 16, 2017, 3:00pm - October 16, 2017, 3:00pm
Join AFA and Allison Reynolds for an afternoon of music. Participants in this free program will learn about the benefits of music therapy and experience firsthand how music can: * Stimulate cognition and memory, through awakening various areas of the brain * Improve communication * Bring a sense of community/belonging * Combat signs/symptoms of depression and/or anxiety and help stabilize moods * Enhance a person’s quality of life * Foster a person’s motivation, sense of independence and control Register here: alzfdn.org/event/afa-care-connection-community-class-afternoon-music-allison-reynolds/
