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.
View Caregiving ResourcesThe 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 TodayEighty-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🦃 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/
#alzfdn #alzfoundation #alzheimer #dementia #thanksgiving #holidays #caregiver
✍🏼 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/
#alzfoundation #alzfdn #alzheimer #scholarship #Caregiver
🩵 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/
#alzheimer #dementia #brainhealth #caregiver
🪴 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
#alzheimers #childrensbook #dementia #education #caregiver #booklaunch
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the issuance of the United States Postal Service postage stamp to Help Stamp OUT Alzheimer's. This awareness raising stamp was unveiled November 30, 2008, with a ceremony at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.
#Alzheimers #Dementia #usps #postagestamp #ALZHEIMERSAWARENESSMONTH #AlzheimersAwareness #stampoutalz #curealzheimers
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I just can't see buying any stamps other than the Alzheimer's semi-postal fund raising stamps.
Why were these stamps unveiled at Johns Hopkins? Are they the leading research center for Alzheimer's?
Thank you for sharing. The #Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal Stamp raises both awareness AND funds for critical research! As of the end of September, more than 11 million Alzheimer’s stamps have been sold, raising $1.5+ million. 100 percent of the net amount raised goes directly to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support research and medical discoveries to advance care and cure. You can purchase stamps online at The Postal Store®: store.usps.com/store/product/buy-stamps/alzheimers-S_564204.
All throughout November, Ferris wheels from coast-to-coast lit up in TEAL to recognize Alzheimer's AwarenessMonth. The Alzheimer's Foundation of Americawishes to thank every landmark across North America for their participation in this vital awareness campaign on behalf of those impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia.
#alzheimersawareness #alzheimersawarenessmonth #alzheimers #alzfdn #lighttheworldinteal #dementia #tealforalz #ferriswheel #landmarks #ferriswheels
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Wow! Very cool. 😊 Sky Wheel in Myrtle Beach.👍
Beautiful!
These photos are gorgeous. So glad it also helps to bring awareness to a terrible illness.
The ones alongside the water look the best because of the reflection.
🚨 HURRY ➡️ Only a few hours left for #GivingTuesday!
🔗 Link to donate: ow.ly/fW0T50QcjEG
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🎁 It's #GivingTuesday, and what better way to celebrate than honoring individuals like David who've altruistically taken care of their loved ones affected by Alzheimer's?
➡️ Join the movement by donating today: alzfdn.org/givingtuesday/
#alzheimer #donate #alzfdn #alzfoundation #Dementia #alzfoundation #tealforalz
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🔥 Join us for another riveting #firesidechat on November 30, from 1 PM - 1:30 PM ET, to talk about Dementia Diagnosis Roadmap: Long Term Planning- Legal and Financial.
🔗 link to register: alzfdn.org/event/afa-fireside-chat-dementia-diagnosis-roadmap-long-term-planning-legal-and-financ...
#alzfdn #alzfoundation #Dementia #brain #FinancialPlanning
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