Founded in 2002 by a caregiver, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America provides education and support to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and to their families and caregivers, and funds research toward improved treatments and a cure.
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Call AFA's National Toll-Free Helpline at 866-232-8484. Our licensed social workers are here for you!
It's never too early to take a proactive approach to brain health and wellness
Founded in 2002 by a caregiver, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America provides education and support to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and to their families and caregivers, and funds research toward improved treatments and a cure.
We Are The Alzheimer's Foundation of America
The mission of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.
It's time to talk about Alzheimer's. It's time for a memory screening. Be proactive about your brain health and get screened!
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.
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.
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.
The #NBAAllStar Game is today, but you still have time to form your all-star team for AFA's 3 on 3 Basketball Classic at Farmingdale State College on March 31st. Register at https://t.co/YHbWcw8uoN
New dates added for AFA's "Alzheimer's Disease from A to Z" lecture series: Philadelphia, Baton Rouge & Washington, DC. Click below for program dates and registration. https://t.co/Jg4JmqVznB #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease
It may be the weekend, but we're here to help! Speak w/ our social workers on Saturday & Sunday from 9 am-1 pm (ET) if you need #alzheimers #caregiving support, have questions or need help finding services near you. Click below to connect. https://t.co/9MNpGgjhky #AFAAlzHelp
Less than two weeks to go until the kickoff of the 2019 #AFAEducatingAmerica Tour! Register for a tour stop near you here: https://t.co/xKQBv02K06 #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #caregiving
Don't forget, tomorrow, February 15th is the deadline for high school seniors to enter AFA's Teen Scholarship Essay Contest for the chance to win up to $5,000 for college. Click below to submit your essay about how #alzheimersdisease impacted your life. https://t.co/9IRFt44EWI
The #NBAAllStar Game is today, but you still have time to form your all-star team for AFA's 3 on 3 Basketball Classic at Farmingdale State College on March 31st. Register at alzfdn.org/3on3basketball/... See MoreSee Less
New dates added for AFA's "Alzheimer's Disease from A to Z" lecture series: Philadelphia, Baton Rouge and Washington, DC. Each program provides information about the signs and symptoms of #Alzheimers, communicating memory concerns and preparing a road map for care. Free, confidential memory screenings are also offered. Click below for program dates and registration. ... See MoreSee Less
AFA’s “Alzheimer’s Disease from A to Z” educational program is designed to help individuals be proactive about their brain health and get information that can help them, regardless if they’re currently affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Each event provides information about the signs and s...
It may be the weekend, but we're here to help! Speak with one of our social workers on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm (ET) if you #alzheimers #caregiving support, have questions or need help finding services in your area. Click below to connect. #AFAAlzHelp ... See MoreSee Less
Our premier caregiving resource is our National Toll-Free Helpline: 866-232-8484. Staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care, AFA’s national toll-free helpline provides support, counsel, educational materials and referrals to local resources. No ...
Less than two weeks to go until the kickoff of the 2019 #AFAEducatingAmerica Tour! Register for a tour stop near you here: alzfdn.org/afa-educating-america-tour/ #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #caregiving ... See MoreSee Less
Don't forget, tomorrow, February 15th is the deadline for high school seniors to enter AFA's Teen Scholarship Essay Contest for the chance to win up to $5,000 for college. Click below to submit your essay about how #alzheimersdisease impacted your life. ... See MoreSee Less
AFA’s 2019 Teen Scholarship Essay Contest Application deadline: February 15, 2019 Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t just affect the people who have been diagnosed with it; their loved ones, caregivers and people of all ages, including children. Each year, AFA holds a Teens for Alzheimer’s Awarenes...