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 NowIMPORTANT GRANT: New efforts to expand Alzheimer's research is under way on Long Island, and it'll be utilizing a different approach than some others.
https://longisland.news12.com/foundation-awards-grant-to-nyu-langone-to-conduct-innovative-alzheimers-research
Foundation awards grant to NYU Langone to conduct innovative Alzheimer's research
longisland.news12.com
The study is different because instead of looking at the end stages of the disease, scientists will focus on the early stages. Dr. Allison Reiss will be at the helm of the research.
