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.
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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.
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Join us Thursday, April 13, from 1 PM – 2 PM ET, for AFA’s Care Connection Webinar: “Improving Quality of Life with Music-Based Interventions.”
Learn more/register at: https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-improving-quality-of-life-with-music-based-interventions/
#caregiver #caregiversupport #alzheimerscare #dementiacare #alzheimers #musictherapy
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, you may notice your person exhibiting new, difficult behaviors.
Here are tips for navigating 6 difficult behaviors:
https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-today-volume-17-number-3/navigating-difficult-behaviors/
#alzheimers #dementia #caregiver #carepartner #alzheimersawareness
Dr. Concetta Tomaino will speak about the profound effect of personalized music in recalling and re-experiencing #memories. Learn how applying musical interventions can support people with #alzheimers, and their #Caregivers, by decreasing difficult behaviors.
Learn more/register at: alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-improving-quality-of-life-with-music-based-interventions/
#caregiversupport #alzheimerscare #dementiacare
Join us for a great cause and a great day of golf!
To learn more/register visit: alzfdn.org/afa-golf-classic-2023/
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Join us Wednesday, April 19 at 10 AM PT in #irvine, CA.
Topics include “Looking Forward to a Future Without Alzheimer’s,” “It Takes a Village: Mobilizing Community Resources to Assist with Dementia Care and Support,” and “Youth, Care, and Alzheimer’s.”
Learn more/register at: alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-irvine-ca/
University of California, Irvine, UCI MIND, Alzheimer's Orange County The Youth Movement Against Alzheimer's
#alzheimersawareness #alzheimers #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #dementia #dementiasupport #brainhealth #caregivers #CaregiverSupport
Welcome spring with a gift that keeps us growing.
When you give, your donation may be matched by your employer!
Check here to see if your employer matches: alzfdn.org/support-us/double-your-donation/
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Facebook Pop-up with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Hi, Jackie, Happy Monday!
Can you address what activities could be available for low vision people at their nursing homes or assisted living centers. It seems that most activities are geared towards those who have strong vision and coordination for cutting, glueing or manipulating materials. Often one on one activities are not offered so many older people just sit and continue to be bored.
