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-six (86) 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 NowJoin us for our next AFA Educating America Tour stop in Tennessee on Wednesday, June 15 from 10 AM- 12:45 PM CDT/11 AM – 1:45 PM EDT.
Save your spot here: https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-tennessee-2/
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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias? Learn about new and featured studies below or search for clinical trials and studies near you with the http://Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder.
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https://mailchi.mp/.../volunteers-needed-for-studies-to...
When faced with the challenges of a dementia diagnosis, it’s easy to focus on the disease itself rather than on the person living with it. Here are 7 recommendations to support your loved one through each step of this journey.
https://alzfdn.org/supporting-your-loved-one-with-dementia/
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Join Rebecca Gonzalez, a recent therapeutic recreation graduate, for an interactive and enlightening virtual poetry session!
Join us here: https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-teal-room-recreation-with-rebecca-3/
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