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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In 2012, the direct costs of caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias was an estimated $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.
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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 program at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate NowVisit Bluestone Physician Services’s area at The Minnesota State Fair (@mnstatefair) and get a free confidential memory screening. Since the AFA’s National Memory Screening Program’s inception, more than 4 million people have been screened. (1/2)
Now accepting nominations for AFA's 2018 Dementia Care Professional of the Year! Nominate devoted professional #caregivers who go above & beyond to help people w/ #alzheimersdisease. Eligibility criteria & nomination form here: https://t.co/1rnUNzAFqV #AlzheimersAwareness
Visit Bluestone Physician Services’s area at the Minnesota State Fair and get a free confidential memory screening. Since the AFA’s National Memory Screening Program’s inception, more than 4 million people have been screened.
Please visit the Bluestone booth (No. 4) in the Health Fair 11 building, located on the corner of Danpatch and Cooper Streets.
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Join AFA at Farmingdale State College for its 3 on 3 Basketball Classic to support Alzheimer’s research on Saturday, November 10th, 8 am to 5 pm at Nold Hall, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale. Register for the tournament at www.alzfdn.org/3on3basketball, or by calling AFA at 866-232-8484. Registration is $25 per player or $75 per team.
Need caregiver support but can't talk on the phone? No problem! In addition to being available by phone, our licensed social workers can speak with you via live chat or email. Connect with them using the link below! They are available Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 1 pm (et) and Monday through Friday 9 am to 9 pm (et).
Caregiving Resources | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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Our premier caregiving resource is our National Toll-Free Helpline: 866-232-8484. Staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care, AFA’s national toll-free helpline provides support, counsel, educational materials and referrals to local resources. No ...Learn about #alzheimersdisease from A to Z on October 3rd! Find out about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, how to communicate concerns and planning for care as you age. Free memory screenings will also be offered. Program is open to everyone, free of charge. Register at alzfdn.org/event/lecture-series-alzheimers-disease-z/
Broadway came to 305 West End Assisted Living today with a great afternoon of song and fun with Sing For Your Seniors at the AFA Teal Room-Memory Cafe'! View other upcoming AFA community programs by visiting www.alzfdn.org/events
