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-eight (88) 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 this Thursday, Feb. 25th, for a free, virtual Alzheimer's educational conference. Session topics include "An Overview of Alzheimer's Disease," "Legal Planning for Peace of Mind," and advice for "Deciding for One Who Cannot!"
Register here: https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-alaska-hawaii/
For those in #Texas, #Oklahoma & elsewhere that are caring for a loved one w/ #Alzheimers in the midst of severe winter storms, the AFA Helpline is available to provide support, seven days a week. Call 866-232-8484. https://alzfdn.org/support-available-for-families-affected-by-alzheimers-in-areas-impacted-by-severe-winter-storms/ #TexasFreeze #alzheimersdisease
The first stop on the 2021 #AFAEducatingAmerica Tour kicks off next Thursday, February 25th with a free virtual #Alzheimers Educational Conference. Learn more about the conference and additional tour stops here: https://alzfdn.org/tour/ #Alzheimer ##alzheimersdisease #dementia
Only 5 days left to enter AFA’s College Scholarship Essay Contest! AFA offers up to $5,000 in college scholarships for HS seniors impacted by Alzheimer's disease. Learn more at www.alzfdn.org/scholarship. #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #caregiver #scholarship #collegescholarship #college #scholarships #alzheimersdisease
Join AFA for Virtual Voyage Wednesday! Every Wednesday evening, we will take you on virtual tours globally from the comfort of home. Tonight explore marine life at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in Los Angeles, California! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a virtual voyage!
Join us this Thursday, Feb. 25th, for a free Alzheimer's educational conference. Session topics include "An Overview of Alzheimer's Disease," "Legal Planning for Peace of Mind," and caregiving advice for "Deciding for One Who Cannot!"
Register Here: alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-alaska-hawaii/
#alzfdn #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness
Resistance – Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, every Monday for a brief movement tip! Each week, Jackie will provide a movement directive for you to explore at home. Feel free to save and revisit these directives anytime you need to move your body! This week we will explore Resistance.
#movementtips #resistance #mindandbody
Happy Caregivers Day!
For the long hours, the constant care, the sometimes sleepless nights, we celebrate and honor you. Your work is vital, enduring, uplifting. You make every day better.
#NationalCaregiversDay #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscaregiver #alzheimerscare #caregiver #ALZFDN #grateful
