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Welcome to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and funds research for better treatment and a cure.
If you are one of the nearly 15 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone, you are not alone and we’re here to help.
Help Options
The AFA Helpline
Speak with a licensed social worker
7 days/week,
9am – 9pm ET
Phone:
(866) 232-8484
Text:
(646) 586-5283
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AFA’s Virtual Helpline Assistant.
- A free resource
- Answers to hundreds of questions
- Can create customized Help-Tickets
Intro Video
AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center
Join us for community/enrichment programming and memory screening programs!
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Featured Programs
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Online Training Courses
Our online courses and live webinars provide individuals, families and caregivers the knowledge, techniques and best practices needed to care for patients and loved ones. LSWs, certified case workers and other professionals can also earn CE credits for our courses.
Virtual Memory Screenings
Free virtual memory screenings using your computer, smart phone or tablet. Simple, quick and noninvasive, screenings consist of a series of questions to test memory, language, thinking skills and other cognitive functions.
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Behind the Silence: Addressing Substance Misuse Among Older Adults
Earn 2 CE Credits
Live Interactive Webinar
Wednesday, August 19
2 PM - 4:10 PM ET
To Register: alzfdn.org/event/behind-the-silence-addressing-substance-misuse-among-older-adults/
#alzheimers #dementia #aging #webinar #continuinged #socialwork #alzfdn
At the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, HOPE LIVES HERE.
Support Our Mission: www.alzfdn.org/donate
#alzheimers #dementia #support #caregivers #donate #alzfdn
Alzheimer's Foundation of America is delighted to announce that the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, has agreed to light up in teal this November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness. We thank the Basketball Hall Of Fame for joining in our ever-growing "Light The World In Teal" movement.
For more information on how you can participate in this largest ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: www.LightTheWorldInTeal.com
#alzheimers #dementia #Teal #Awareness #November #ALZFDN
#LightTheWorldInTeal #brainhealth #massachusets #Springfield
#basketball #NBA #halloffame @@basketball.hall.of.fame @basketball._hall._of._fame._
Alzheimer's Foundation of America has released a Special Issue of Alzheimer's Today Magazine: A RESOURCE GUIDE for Caregivers. The issue is chockful of resources and information about advances in science, legal and financial planning and managing care costs, managing behaviors and how to take the first steps once you or your loved one are diagnosed.
Check out the Online Resource Guide here: alzfdn.org/alzheimers-today-latest-issue/
#alzheimers #dementia #brainhealth #caregiver #caregiving #resource #guide #ALZFDN
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died. He was 64. Smith's family said in a statement Wednesday that Smith died after dealing with CTE-caused dementia.
CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes in contact sports, combat veterans and others exposed to repetitive head trauma. It has been known to cause violent mood swings, impulsive behavior and depression.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49487068/family-ex-lb-billy-ray-smith-jr-dies-cte-caused-dementia
#dementia #brainhealth #braininjury #CTE #NFL #trauma #ALZFDN
Family: Ex-LB Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies of CTE-caused dementia
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Former Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at 64, with his family saying he had CTE-caused dementia.Alzheimer’s Foundation on X
Kaylie Glenn, founder of the Day By Day Project will be speaking at our free caregiver conference in Cleveland on 7-16
Register: http://alzfdn.org/event/Cleveland-oh/
#alzheimers #dementia #caregiver #alzfdn #cleveland #ohio
Fireworks and gatherings are July 4th staples but can cause challenges for someone with dementia. Follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly 4th of July: https://alzfdn.org/f-o-u-r-steps-to-celebrate-july-4th-in-a-dementia-friendly-manner/
#July4th #alzfdn #dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease
Faith-based traditions can be an impactful way to help someone with dementia spark a connection. Alzheimer's TODAY magazine explains how here: https://alzfdn.org/keeping-the-faith/
#dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzfdn
We’re honored that our commitment to financial responsibility & transparency resulted in earning Charity Navigator's highest rating for the 11th straight year. Give with confidence & support the fight against Alzheimer's at http://alzfdn.org/donate!
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