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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There is a common misconception that the brain fog associated with COVID-19 may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Allison Reiss, MD, AFA Medical Advisory Board member, takes on this important topic.
Read more https://alzfdn.org/media-center/alztoday/alzheimers-today-volume-18-number-1/covid-19-and-alzheimers-disease-ask-the-afa-medical-advisory-board/
#covid #alzheimers #dementia
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
Chris Hemsworth's genetic testing results indicating a high risk of Alzheimer’s have bought the public eye to genetic testing. Is it worthwhile to undergo genetic testing?
Read more https://alzfdn.org/media-center/alztoday/alzheimers-today-volume-18-number-1/genetic-testing-for-alzheimers-disease-to-test-or-not-to-test/
#alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #dementia #genetictesting
Join AFA, in partnership with @renewalmemory and @sageusa for a Memory Café for the #LGBT+ community. This 4-session beginning April 12 series presents free social offerings for persons living with #dementia.
Learn more/register https://alzfdn.org/a-memory-cafe-for-the-lgbtq-community/
#LGBT #Pride #alzheimers
Join us in #Irvine April 19 for our next Educating America Tour.
Among our speakers is Frank M. LaFerla, Chancellor’s Professor & Dean at @UCIrvine who will talk about “"Looking Forward to a Future Without #Alzheimers.”
Learn more/register https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-irvine-ca/
#dementia
