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 NowAlzheimer's family caregivers need support. These free resources can help. #alzheimersdisease #alzheimers #alzheimerscare #dementia #caregiving #caregiversupport #caregiver #caregivers #dementiacare #dementiacaregiver https://alzfdn.org/caregiving-resources/
IMPORTANT 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
Alzheimer's Foundation of America | Caregiving Resources
alzfdn.org
Caregiving Resources A strong support system is essential for an Alzheimer’s caregiver. AFA was founded by a family caregiver to be a resource for caregivers and a place they can turn to for help, guidance and support in their time of need. AFA offers a number of different support services for car...
Foundation awards grant to NYU Langone to conduct innovative Alzheimer's research
longisland.news12.com
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