AFA offers a variety of educational materials, support groups and information for family caregivers, as well as training for healthcare professionals. Click below to learn more about our caregiver resources.
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The direct costs of caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias is estimated at over $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 toward a cure.
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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 programs at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowNext virtual stop: Vermont!
Join AFA on September 30, 10AM ET, for an #Alzheimers & #Caregiving Educational Conference connecting families with useful information on brain health, caregiving, elder law, advance planning and more.
Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/afa-vermont-virtual/register
Next virtual stop: Vermont!
Join AFA on September 30, 10AM ET, for an Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference connecting families with useful information on brain health, caregiving, elder law, advance planning and more.
Register here: www.crowdcast.io/e/afa-vermont-virtual/register
Session Topics:
• Lifestyle Factors for Dementia, Prevention and Mitigation
• Strategies to Pay for Long-Term Care
• Recognizing Behaviors as an Unmet Need
#alzheimers #virtual #conference #vermont #burlington #essex #colchester
Music with Monique & Stephen—A Care Partner Activity Available Now
Dive into a rhythm and creativity filled music-making experience now at www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom!
SoulWorks Rhythm’s Monique & Stephen engage participants in their creativity, foster physical activity (through arm movement, foot tapping, smiling), and release stress through encouraging emotional expression through music!
#music #rhythm #memory #virtual #class #alzheimers #mind #body #brainhealth #dementia
A Care Partner Activity to Enjoy NOW: Music with Ariel
Get inspired and feel connected through music now at alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
Board Certified Music Therapist Ariel Weissberger, MA, MT-BC, LCAT, of Berko Music Therapy will be there to reminisce and sing familiar tunes with you.
All are welcome!
#alzheimers #music #therapy #sing #songs
Why do veterans face a greater risk for developing dementia? This CBS 8 San Diego story discusses the risk factors and a free brain health awareness webinar taking place today at 11 am PT. #veterans #dementia #california #sandiego #alzheimers #brainhealth #alzheimersdisease www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/the-four/the-alzheimers-foundation-of-america-host-free-webinar-sep...
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America host free webinar Sept. 16
www.cbs8.com
More veterans live in California than in any other state, with many living here in San Diego.
