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 NowThoughts, prayers and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Denver Broncos’ owner Pat Bowlen, who passed away after a long battle with #Alzheimersdisease. https://t.co/oJusZqyvdr
Technology can be a great #caregiving tool! Our 6/13 webinar (1 pm (et)) will highlight some of the pros and cons of new, innovative technologies that offer support to people w/ #alzheimersdisease and #alzheimers caregivers. Click below to register. https://t.co/AphJEMcQQ8
Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful father figures who have guided, supported and cared for us throughout our lives! #FathersDay2019
There's an amazing story behind these beautiful note cards: each one was originally an oil painting by artist Evelyn Niemeier Selim, who is now living with #alzheimersdisease. Her children, Ail Selim and Mona Selim, had these and 120 others digitized to honor and preserve her work. You can purchase a set through the AFA E-Store at shop.alzfdn.org/shop/greeting-cards/. Proceeds go toward the fight against #alzheimers!
Thoughts, prayers and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Denver Broncos’ owner Pat Bowlen, who passed away after a long battle with #Alzheimersdisease. Mr. Bowlen and his wife Annabel, who is also living with #alzheimers, courageously shared their story to raise awareness and support all those impacted by this disease.
Bowlen, longtime Broncos owner, dies at age 75
Pat Bowlen, the longtime owner of the Denver Broncos who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, died late Thursday night at age 75.Movement therapy is a great way to help individuals with #alzheimersdisease engage, communicate and express themselves. Fun activities, vibrant colors and uplifting music are all ways to promote cognitive, physical, emotional and social stimulation. Speak with one of our licensed socials workers through our helpline at 866-232-8484 to learn more about how movement therapy can help people with #alzheimers. #AFAAlzHelp #movementtherapy
Technology can be a great #caregiving tool! Our June 13th webinar will highlight some of the pros and cons of new and innovative technologies that offer support to individuals with #alzheimersdisease and #alzheimers caregivers. Register for free by clicking the link below. Webinar starts at 1 pm (ET).
