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-eight (88) 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 NowNeed a last minute present? Shop for a cause and purchase gifts which support those affected by Alzheimer's disease at the AFA E-store. Items for sale include hearts of care jewelry, caregiver products, sports memorabilia and more. Visit https://t.co/dkrJFRQqeG
4Genetic testing kits are an increasingly popular gift, but they can unwrap issues that last long after the holidays are over. Make sure you consider the potential positive and negative implications beforehand! https://t.co/oXyaXQyl8b
Reps. from @alzfdn @autismspeaks & @ProjectLifesavr will be presenting in an upcoming webinar about Kevin & Avonte's Law. The law was created to advance the search for the missing, a serious issue for families living with #dementia & #autism. Register here https://t.co/dpLYO0MfZi
Important news from Washington! The US Senate unanimously approved the BOLD Act, which would deliver important new resources for the prevention, treatment and care of #Alzheimersdisease. https://t.co/NzDQqzrByb (1)
