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.
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With the #coronavirus continuing to impact the US, here's a reminder about steps family #caregivers can take to help keep their loved ones w/ #Alzheimers safe. #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscare #dementia #COVID19 #coronavirusUSA #coronavirusoutbreak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcwlGc1q-T0&t=5s
Right now, families cannot visit their relatives in #longtermcare settings, & while they can’t be there with them in person, they can still be there for them. Here’s how to remain connected with a loved one with #Alzheimers from anywhere. #coronavirus https://alzfdn.org/connecting-someone-long-term-care-setting-coronavirus-outbreak/
The added #stress caused by the #coronavirus outbreak makes self-care even more essential for #Alzheimers #caregivers. Here are #stressrelief tips for those caring for someone w/ #alzheimersdisease. #alzheimerscare #dementia #COVID19 @usnews @USNewsHealth https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-04-03/caring-for-dementia-patient-during-pandemic-try-these-stress-busting-tips?fbclid=IwAR01Alhn-c0cX_U-3LYQzIwfX3nD7qpehwY35vN_inIL4nEBKoT1dQNsdaE
