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 Now"Hoarding disorder among older adults and ways to help" will be the topic of AFA's next Care Connection webinar today, November 15th, at 1 pm (et). Click below to register for this free educational event. https://t.co/wtKwytdkwn
Interested in getting your college or high school involved in the fight against #Alzheimers? Contact AFA at 866-232-8484. (2)
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As we work our way to this year's final "Makin' Bacon" challenge with @CreationEnt and rounding out #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth with @alzfdn
Wanted to let you know that for the last 2 weeks of Nov. 100% of Proceeds will be MATCHED by yours truly!
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Nothing is more important to a family caregiver than their loved one's safety. In this session, Chief Gene Saunders of @ProjectLifesavr explains safety tips to protect people w/ #alzheimersdisease in their homes. #alzheimers #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICTX https://t.co/nx05QvY7iM
Always great to see students raising #alzheimers awareness! The health and human services club at Penn State Lehigh Valleydecided to put together an informational table about #alzheimersdisease to educate and inform students on campus. Interested in getting your college or high school involved in the fight against Alzheimer's? Contact AFA at 866-232-8484. #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
"Hoarding disorder among older adults and ways to help" will be the topic of AFA's next Care Connection webinar tomorrow, November 15th, at 1 pm (et). Click below to register for this free educational event.
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Click Here to RegisterDay 14 of #AFA30DaysOfTeal: Supernatural actor David Haydn-Jones going teal for #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth! David and his fans have been tremendous supporters of the fight against #alzheimersdisease. David is also donating proceeds from his single #makinbacon to AFA, and will personally match all funds raised between November 16th and 30th. Get your copy at store.cdbaby.com/cd/davidhaydnjones
Nothing is more important to a family caregiver than their loved one's safety. In this session, Project Lifesaver International Headquarters Founding President & CEO Gene Saunders explains safety tips that caregivers can take to protect their loved one with #alzheimersdisease. #alzheimers #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICTX
Having a strong support network is essential for caregivers. In this workshop, experts from AGE of Central Texas, Senior Helpers of Central Texas and Northwestern Mutual discuss how to build a #caregiving team that can help provide support to families affected by #alzheimersdisease. #AFAEducatingAmerica #AFACICTX
