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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"I have a life. I’m going to live my life." Barry Kaufman has been living with #lewybodydementia for 12 years, but he doesn't let the diagnosis damper his positive outlook and encourages others to do the same. Read Barry’s story here: https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-today-volume-17-number-3/
#lewybody #dementia
#ValentinesDay is getting closer, and we fondly remember the generous hearts of everyone who helped us make a difference. You can help us do even more in 2023 by making a #valentinesdaygift at https://alzfdn.org/valentines-day-donation-2023/ #valentinesday2023 #dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease
Today we celebrate the beautiful B. Smith for #BlackHistoryMonth.
Barbara Elaine Smith was a brilliant restaurateur, entrepreneur, author, chef, and model, the first African American model to appear on the cover of “Mademoiselle” magazine in 1976.
She wrote three cookbooks and co-wrote the groundbreaking “Before I Forget” to combat stigma against young-onset Alzheimer’s after her diagnosis in 2014. We remember her with joy.
#blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2023 #bsmith #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #dementia
She was so brave. I’m so glad you have chosen to feature her.
"I have a life. I’m going to live my life. I learned to be positive, active, and proactive. I learned to socialize with people." Barry Kaufman, 82, has been living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) for 12 years, but he doesn't let the diagnosis damper his positive outlook and encourages others to do the same. Read more of Barry’s story here: alzfdn.org/alzheimers-today-volume-17-number-3/ #lewybody #lewybodydementia #dementia #dementiaawareness
My husband had frontal temporal lobe dementia. He was diagnosed about 18 months after he began to exhibit symptoms. Once we got a “dementia” diagnosis, we talked about it a lot. I took the same tests he did, and at first they were pretty much the same, but his symptoms worsened. I kept reassuring him that I would be his memory, that I would be his partner on the journey. But he began to have severe sundowning. I had taken a six week training with a home care service which specialized in memory care and attended a local support group. But things began to fall apart about 4 years into his diagnosis, including behaviors that affected his ability to function, both physically and mentally, violent outbursts which necessitated 911 intervention and hospitalizations, paranoia and difficulty eating. I finally had to place this dear man in a skilled nursing facility, knowing that Medicare covers only a few weeks. My husband passed away about six weeks later as his body shut down. Our journey was not all bad. It was not a Lewy body journey, but it was a journey that took both of us into such dark places, with so few moments of light. After walking this path, what I fear most in this life is that I might succumb to the shadows of dementia.
“To make a difference in someone’s life, you do not have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You just have to care.” — Mandy Hale #alzheimers #dementia #caregiver #alzheimerscare #dementiacare #AlzheimersDisease
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#valentinesday is getting closer, and we fondly remember the generous hearts of everyone who helped us make a difference. You can help us do even more in 2023 by making a #valentinesdaygift at alzfdn.org/valentines-day-donation-2023/ #valentinesday2023 #dementia #alzheimers #AlzheimersDisease
Our 2023 AFA Educating America Tour kicks off in Phoenix on February 16! Among our conference speakers is Belinda Ordonez, co-director of Hospice of the Valley Dementia Fellowship, who will discuss best practices in palliative #DementiaCare. View the full agenda & register at alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-phoenix-az/ #alzheimers #dementia #caregiver #phoenix #arizona #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscare #alzheimerscaregiver
We are grateful for the opportunity to share best practices!
