We 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.
Alzheimer's and dementia don't take a day off, so neither do we. Speak with a licensed social worker seven days a week!
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.
Donate TodayWe are gearing up for our next Educating America Tour 🩵
Join us at HOPE Tower at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on Aug 14, at 12 PM, for some invaluable information and resources 💬
link 👉🏼 https://ow.ly/e2AK50PnUxE 👈🏼
#alzheimersdisease #caregivers #newjersey #jersey
🎙️ Despite living with Alzheimer's, Tony Bennett inspired millions through the power of music.
🎸 Our Education & Resource Center in New York City also offers therapeutic music sessions and live performances
🎙️Donate: https://ow.ly/IGZu50PnSHJ
#tonybennet #music #alzfoundation
Our Walk Kick Off was a success! Thank you to everyone who showed up🙏🏼
Don’t forget to register/donate for our upcoming Walk on September 9-10th in NYC😁😁
Registration link ⬇️
https://apps.alzfdn.org/afa-walk-2023
#alzfdn #alzheimer #dementia #alzfoundation #braincare #walkinteal
🎭AFA remembers award-winning actress Carlin Glynn. The 1979 Tony Award winner was 83🎭
She succumbed last week to complications from dementia and a recent battle with cancer🕊️🕊️
AFA sends our condolences to the Glynn family🩵
#alzheimer #dementia #alzheimersdisease #broadway
🧠 Sam Simon was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2021; he turned to dramatic expression to make sense of it.
💬 Check out our latest Alzheimer's Today issue to learn more about Mr. Simon's recent performance in a play where he stars, and describe the experience as the "most important work of [his] life.
Link: alzfdn.org/samsimon/
#alztoday #alzfoundation #alzfdn #dementia #drama #samsimon #brainhealth
![🧠 Sam Simon was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2021; he turned to dramatic expression to make sense of it.
💬 Check out our latest Alzheimers Today issue to learn more about Mr. Simons recent performance in a play where he stars, and describe the experience as the most important work of [his] life.
Link: https://alzfdn.org/samsimon/
#alztoday #alzfoundation #alzfdn #dementia #drama #samsimon #brainhealth](https://149744320.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
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🔥 Get ready for our upcoming AFA Fireside Chat about the Social Determinants of Health in Latino/Latinx Communities on October 6, from 1 PM - 1:30 PM ET. We are honored to have Agustin Ibanez, Ph.D., as our guest speaker for the afternoon.
🔗 Don't forget to register: www.crowdcast.io/c/afa-fireside-chat-social-2
#alzfoundation #alzfdn #dementia #braincare #Alzheimer #firesidechat #latino #latinx
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My grandma at 93 started getting forgetful...really forgetful. Couldn't remember five minutes. As the weeks past, she finally collapsed and was taken to the hospital. I went to visit, the next day. Her memory was fully restored! I asked the nurse, what medicine did you give her that brought back her memory!? She said we didn't give her any medication, just fluids through intravenous, with electrolytes. Is it possible Alzheimer's is caused from dehydration? (And possibly over medication?) I found a picture that might back up this idea.
Italian scientists: Coffee could avert accumulation of tau proteins and guard against Alzheimer's disease.
#coffee #alzheimers #dementia #espresso #protiens #brainhealth #aging #Alz #alzfdn #caffine
Two cups of espresso could help ward of Alzheimer's - study
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Italian scientists: Coffee could avert accumulation of tau proteins and guard against Alzheimer's disease.1 CommentComment on Facebook
Imagine, Italians claiming espresso (an Italian style of coffee) could be beneficial to health!
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Almost every first responder & health care professional will be called upon to assist someone living with dementia at some point in their career—either in the community or in response to an emergency situation such as wandering.
On October 11th, join the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and Project Lifesaver International in Orlando, FL for a FREE conference for first responders, public safety experts and health care professionals.
2 continuing education (CE) credits available for licensed social workers!
#Alzheimers #dementia #socialworkers #firstresponders #CEcredits #Orlando #Orlandoflorida #Conference #ProjectLifesaver #publicsafety
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Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Almost every first responder and health care professional will be called upon to assist someone living with dementia at some point […]0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Dementia Cafe in Sengawa Japan, hires elderly people with dementia to work as servers once a month. A former owner of the cafe has a parent with dementia, and the new owner agreed to let them rent out the space each month as a "dementia cafe." The organizers now work with the local government to get connected to dementia patients in the area.
#dementia #alzheimers #alzfoundation #alzfdn #Alzheimer #memory #Aging #japan #cafe #brainhealth
At Japan's dementia cafes, forgotten orders are all part of the service
news.yahoo.com
TOKYO - The 85-year-old server was eager to kick off his shift, welcoming customers into the restaurant with a hearty greeting: "Irasshaimase!" or "Welcome!" But when it came time to take their orders...6 CommentsComment on Facebook
Such a fantastic idea. I hope it catches on in other places.
It would be brilliant to have one like this in NYC. I would support it.
Thanks for the invite Derek🙋♂️
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Not only does this help the individuals with Alzheimer's Disease to stay engaged and social, but I'm sure that it also allows caregivers to take some time to rest and recharge!
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