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.
Donate Now🚶♀️A new study says walking every day can reduce dementia risk by 50%
Walking 10,000 steps a day can cut the risk of dementia in half, and for those who can’t walk so far, just 4,000 daily steps can reduce dementia risk by a quarter, a new study finds. https://on.today.com/3ygtFMl
Join us on Oct. 18 & 19 in-person in Washington, DC: Women & Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum (10/18) and our Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Conference (10/19). Learn more/register here: alzfdn.org/dcevents.
Among our speakers is Raymond Scott Turner, MD, Ph.D., FANA, FAAN, Professor of Neurology, Director of Memory Disorders Program, Georgetown University, who will discuss new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease, new brain imaging studies, and new treatments in the pipeline for those who develop memory problems, including clinical trials to prevent dementia in persons at high risk. Don’t miss it! Come to one or both days: Learn more/register here: alzfdn.org/dcevents.
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My husband first experienced confusion and loss of memory in March of 2000 while undergoing rehab for alcoholism. Being home seemed to help him until 2006 when he gradually began experiencing Alzheimer’s symptoms. He had four to five hours a day where he wants to get a "greyhound" to "go home." Also, he thinks I am his sister and believes he has rented a car (he hasn't driven in five to 10 years). His personal hygiene was in the tank — it was necessary for him to change two to three times a day. Without long-term insurance for his care, it was becoming stressful to care from him. this year our family doctor introduced and started him on Healthherbsclinic Alzheimer’s Disease Herbal Tincture, 6 months into treatment he improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally under control. No case of Alzheimer’s, hallucination, forgetfulness, and other he’s strong again and able to go about daily activities. visit their official website, www. healthherbsclinic. com
May all those who are observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast.
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Facebook Pop-up with Jackie: Motivation Monday
I have been working with Alzheimer’s for years over 30’s . Now retired from Licensing Nursing Aide almost 38 years. And now I’m taking care of my mom
Great motivation for monday, thank you jackie
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“When I get to the end of my life and I ask one final, ‘What have I done?’ Let my answer be: ‘I have done love.’”
~Jen Pastiloff
Sending ❤ to the caregivers
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We are so grateful.♥️Each Friday, 1st Colonial Community Bank team members donate money to the selected charity
of the week, in return, our team members wear jeans to work! We call this tradition "Jeans for a Cause".
During the month of September our team members donated to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Wounded Warrior Project and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
