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.
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(646) 586-5283
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AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center
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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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Eighty-six (86) percent of the monies we raise go 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.
We need your help!
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.
Please give generously!
Support AFA
Support AFA
Eighty-six (86) percent of the monies we raise go 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.
We need your help!
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.
Please give generously!
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To all of those who celebrate, we wish you a joyous Chanukah festival on this first of 8 nights.
#alzfdn #Hanukkah #chanukah #Holidays
Forgetting names or having a hard time recalling a fact is common for everyone, but as people get older, they worry that this is a sign they’re developing dementia.
Not necessarily, according to Nathaniel Chin, M.D., a member of AFA’s Medical, Scientific, and Memory Screening Advisory Board. This could be a symptom of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is distinct from dementia.
Click Here To Read The Full Feature: alzfdn.org/is-it-mci-or-dementia/
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A tribute is one of the most meaningful gifts
you can give this holiday season ❤️
ALZFDN.org/donate
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Perspective on the importance of Caregiving from former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter.
#caregiving #caregiver #dementia #alzheimers #care #alzfdn #RosalynnCarter
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America has awarded Emory University a $200,000 grant to advance research exploring how artistic engagement may promote brain health and emotional well-being, led by Monica W. Parker, MD, outreach, recruitment, and engagement core lead for Emory’s Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center within the Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute. The award supports a new community-based participatory research collaboration among Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), and Performance Hypothesis.
news.emory.edu/stories/2025/12/hs_alzheimers_foundation_of_america_awards_emory_10-12-2025/story....
#Alzheimers #dementia #research #EmoryUniversity #brainhealth #ALZFDN
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Emory University secured a $200,000 Alzheimer’s Foundation grant to explore how music and art foster brain health and emotional well-being through a unique collaboration with Emory Goizueta Brain He...Alzheimer’s Foundation on X
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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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