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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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America’s national pastime is helping families affected by dementia-related illnesses through “Baseball Memories,” a sports reminiscence program created by members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
Read more: https://alzfdn.org/baseball-reminiscence-program/
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When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s sometimes difficult to know how best to spend time with them.
We’ve collected #therapeutic #activities for each of the 3 stages of #Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more here: https://alzfdn.org/therapeutic-activities-for-3-main-stages-of-alzheimers-disease/
Join us today at 1PM EDT!
Register here: https://alzfdn.org/event/educational-webinar-ambiguous-loss/
In this FREE educational workshop, we will discuss the intersection of ambiguous loss, anticipatory grief, and dementia, as well as ways we can cope.
#alzfdn #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #dementia #dementiacare
Save Your Spot Today for #FiresideChat #6, tomorrow at 1 pm here: https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-fireside-chat-veterans/
This episode will discuss factors that can increase a #veteran’s risk for #dementia; the impact of PTSD, TBI, and #depression on #brainhealth; and ways to break down these barriers.
#alzfdn
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Baseball has a way of creating memories—trips to the ballpark with loved ones, rooting for a favorite team or player, having a catch with a parent, sibling, or child, and playing the game with friends—that last for generations. America’s national pastime is also helping families affected by dementia-related illnesses through “Baseball Memories,” a sports reminiscence program created by members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
Read more: alzfdn.org/baseball-reminiscence-program/
#alzfdn #AFAToday #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #dementia #dementiacare #dementiaawareness #caregivers #caregiversupport
When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s sometimes difficult to know how best to spend time with them.
In the early stages, they may forget words and misplace things, but as the disease progresses, they may have a need to hold something close for tactile stimulation.
We’ve collected therapeutic activities for each of the 3 stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more here: alzfdn.org/therapeutic-activities-for-3-main-stages-of-alzheimers-disease/
#alzfdn #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #dementia #dementiacare #dementiaawareness #caregivers #caregiversupport #therapeutic #activities
Join us today at 1PM EDT!
Register here: alzfdn.org/event/educational-webinar-ambiguous-loss/
Ambiguous loss is a widely experienced phenomenon yet rarely spoken about.
Ambiguous loss is a type of loss that occurs without reaching emotional closure or clear understanding, which can often complicate the grieving process.
Ambiguous loss and anticipatory grief, otherwise known as impending grief, are highly linked to each other and are related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
In this FREE educational workshop, we will discuss the intersection of ambiguous loss, anticipatory grief, and dementia, as well as ways we can cope.
#alzfdn #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #dementia #dementiacare #dementiaawareness #caregivers #caregiversupport
You Still Have Time! Save Your Spot Today for Fireside Chat Episode #6, June 23 at 1 pm here: alzfdn.org/event/afa-fireside-chat-veterans/
Veterans may be at a higher risk for developing a dementia-related illness later in life, based on their military experiences.
This episode will discuss factors that can increase a veteran’s risk for dementia; the impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and depression on brain health; potential impediments to diagnosis, and care for veterans; and ways to breakdown these barriers.
This program is free and open to family caregivers, professionals, clinicians, and anyone else who wants to learn more.
#alzfdn#alzheimers#alzheimersawareness#dementiaawareness#dementiacare#veterans#veteransupport#caregivers#caregiversupport #AFAFiresideChat #firesidechat
