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-six (86) 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 NowOn November 8, over 270 sites worldwide are lighting up teal to raise #Alzheimers awareness & support those living with #alzheimersdisease as part of AFA's Light the World in Teal program. Click to view sites that are going teal. #AFALightTheWorldinTeal https://t.co/taZfRq0pcG
The NLCS heads back to Milwaukee Friday night; AFA's Educating America Tour heads to Milwaukee on 11/1 to provide info about #alzheimersdisease, #caregiving, support services & more. Register or learn more at https://t.co/xKQBv02K06. #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICWI
Shop, save and support families affected by #alzheimersdisease tonight at Henri Bendel stores in New York City and Chicago. Henri Bendel will be donating 10% off all event sales to AFA and offering shoppers a 15% discount. Join us tonight for sips, sweets & shopping! #alzheimers
2Lifestyle plays an important role in how we age. Here are ten steps you can take to promote healthy aging.
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10 Steps for Healthy Aging Living a healthy lifestyle becomes even more important for better aging. The things we do to keep body and heart healthy—nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. Here are 10 steps for successful aging...Need #caregiving support? AFA' social workers lead free, telephone based support groups to give caregivers a place where they can share and connect with one another. Sign up by calling our National Toll-Free Helpline at 866-232-8484. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease
In a little less than 3 weeks, more than 270 sites around the world will be lighting up teal to raise #Alzheimers awareness and show support for the millions of people living with #alzheimersdisease as part of AFA's Light the World in Teal program. Click below to see some of the sites that are going teal. #AFALightTheWorldinTeal #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
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Over 270 Landmarks Worldwide are “Going Teal” with AFA on November 8th for Alzheimer’s Awareness AFA has announced its “Light the World in Teal®,” initiative to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and invites landmarks worldwide to help make a difference by participating in the Light the Wor...The National League Championship Series heads back to Milwaukee tomorrow night; AFA's Educating America Tour heads to Milwaukee on November 1st to provide information about #alzheimersdisease, #caregiving, support services and more. Join us at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, or at one of our other upcoming tour stops. Click below to register or learn more. #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICWI
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To register for the Concepts in Care Educational conference, click on the date below: October 24: New Orleans, LA November 1: Milwaukee, WI November 14: Austin, TXShop, save and support families affected by #alzheimersdisease tonight at Henri Bendel stores in New York City and Chicago. Henri Bendel will be donating 10% off all event sales to AFA and offering shoppers a 15% discount. Join us tonight for sips, sweets and shopping! #alzheimers
