We provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.
Alzheimer's and dementia don't take a day off, so neither do we. Speak with a licensed social worker seven days a week!
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.
Donate Today🦃 A few minor adaptations can make a big difference in enabling someone with dementia to participate in and enjoy Thanksgiving celebrations.
🔗 Learn more: https://alzfdn.org/6-steps-to-make-thanksgiving-dementia-friendly/
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✍🏼 More stories and even more reasons to donate to http://alzfdn.org/donate.
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🎓 Learn about our annual AFA Teen Scholarships Awareness Scholarships from the link below ⬇️
https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/alzheimers-awareness-scholarship/
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🩵 AFA’s Alzheimer’s & Dementia Online Academy helps dementia care professionals enhance their skills and elevate the level of care they provide to families affected by dementia.
🔗 Click to learn more ➡️ https://training.alzfdn.org/
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🪴 Gardening With Grandma is AFA’s brand new book geared toward children and their families to start the conversation about Alzheimer’s and dementia.
🔗 Link to buy the book: https://ow.ly/iHue50Q8ysc
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🔥 Matt saw his father as invincible while growing up. That all changed when his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. You can provide much-needed support to caregivers like Matt by donating to AFA 🩵
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The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is saddened by the loss of actress Andrea Fay Friedman at the age of 53 due to complications from Alzheimer's. Friedman, who had Down syndrome, played Amanda Swanson on the TV series Life Goes On from 1992 to 1993.
She passed this past Sunday at her residence in Santa Monica, California.
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12838101/Andrea-Fay-Friedman-played-Amanda-Swanson-Life-Goe...
#alzheimers #lifegoeson #andreadayfriedman #downsyndrome #beatalz #alzfdn #brainhealth #alzheimersawareness
Andrea Fay Friedman dies at age 53
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Friedman died after suffering complications from Alzheimer's, her father Hal Friedman told the New York Times.4 CommentsComment on Facebook
She was such a special human being. Bless her on her journey now.
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Heartbreaking.
Wishing a lovely Hanukkah to all who celebrate starting this evening from your friends at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
#chanukah #Hanukkah ##menorah #firstnight #brainhealth #safeholidays #alzfdn #happyhanukkah
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🎓 AFA's Teen Alzheimer's Awareness Scholarship. Now Accepting Entries.
💰 The grand prize winner receives $5,000 ➡️ Additional prizes will be awarded to runners-up.
🔥 ENTRY DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2024.
🔗 Click on the link to learn more: alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/alzheimers-awareness-scholarship/
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Hollywood star Bruce Willis' family is reportedly making the most of their time with him amid his dementia battle as they "soak up every moment" with the actor. A new report claims that for the past two months, the actor has had "more bad days than good."
#dementia #dementiaawareness #dementiasupport #dementiacaregiver #caregiver #BrainHealth #brucewillis
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Hollywood star Bruce Willis‘ family is reportedly making the most of their time with him amid his dementia battle as they “soak up every moment” with the actor. A new report claims that for the ...17 CommentsComment on Facebook
Blessings
So sad that this happening. 😢
Prayers for all
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I am so sorry this is happening to Bruce Willis I've been through it with my family and friends very sad just stay close to him and give him all the love. 💔❤️
So sad
Prayers and well wishes up for the family 🙏
Been there!☹️
Just so hard to imagine, but it is, indeed, the life of so many families.
I lived this with my mom. From when she was diagnosed till she passed it was 3 yrs and the decline was so fast. 💔. It is so hard to see your loved one trapped inside a body that no longer wants to function correctly. You lose them to the disease first and then you lose them physically. #soveryhard 🥲
So sad
STOP..... what the hell kind of family consistently posts negative sad things going on with someone we all admire and love. If you want to write a story after he passed… That’s up to you, and I know he doesn’t know you’re doing this but I think it’s pretty shitty of you!! Let’s all just celebrate everything we love about him if he’s having a good day and smiling post that picture and say something positive.
I spent 8and half yrs caring for my husband. Passed Aug 31st. One of the worst diseases to happen to a human being. Devastating.
My Mom passed with front lobe dementia in 2006 😞
No such thing as good days living with dementia. What a stupid title . Seriously
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