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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#dementia #caregiver #caregiverlife #caregiverlove
AFA’s next Alzheimer’s and Caregiver Conference is in #Seattle, #Washington, June 14! Join us to hear from local experts and get the help and answers you need.
Learn more/register: https://alzfdn.org/event/educating-america-tour-seattle-wa/
#alzheimers #dementia #dementiasupport #seattle #caregiver
The park is located in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY.
Check out the views of the new dementia-friendly Respite Care Relief Park opened earlier this week in Nassau County, NY. The park is a recreational & educational resource for families affected by #dementia. #Alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscare #alzfdn
Remembering the past. Confronting and improving the present✊🏾
Join us for a webinar on June 20, at 1PM, about how health disparities and racial traumatic stress affect the brain and can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Attendees will learn how to be more informed care partners and improve health outcomes.
The webinar is presented by our Education Program Coordinator, Olivia Thomas, MPH.
Link: ow.ly/SVKG50OH66N
#racialtrauma #alzheimers #dementia #juneteenth #alzheimersdisease
BPSD (Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) affects 90% of individuals with dementia over the course of their illness, including agitation, aggression, depression, and apathy.
Join us for a webinar on June 8th from 1 pm-2 pm ET, about how to address these symptoms.
The webinar is presented by Dr. Art Walaszek, Vice Chair for Education and Faculty Development at the University of Wisconsin, Department of Psychiatry.
Link: ow.ly/aXWm50OHgTf
#alzheimers #dementia #bpsd #universityofwisconsin #psychiatry #educational
Join us tomorrow for our next Fireside Chat session at 1 PM ET, with guest speaker Dr. Jeremy Koppel.
A majority of individuals living with a dementia-related illness will experience neuropsychiatric symptoms at some point during the progression of their illness.
This episode will explain the different types of neuropsychiatric symptoms, how they affect individuals living with dementia, current treatment options, and research into new treatment methods.
Link : ow.ly/SbAA50OGfLa
Northwell Health The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
#dementia #mentalhealth #webinar #alzheimersdisease #educational #dementiaawerness #northwellhospital
Happy First Monday of Pride!
If you’re in the NYC area, join us TOMORROW MORNING for “Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community in Dementia Care,” a free learning session that aims to reveal the unique needs of LGBTQ+ older adults while also highlighting their strengths and perseverance.
(2 free CE credits available)
Link : alzfdn.org/event/supporting-the-lgbtq-community-in-dementia-care/
Thank you to our sponsors, VNS Health & Renewal Memory Partners
#lgbtqfriendly #lgbtq #lgbtcommunity #dementia #alzheimers #nyc
Disagree with all the facts on the left. No research to prove and is subjective. ANYONE with dementia/ Alzheimer’s and the caregivers/family suffer who take care of them as well. No one person’s experience because they are LGBT is worse or better. Stop pushing the agenda and stick to all “people “ affected by this disease before you go down a road of no funding by people that otherwise may support this vital Foundation with their $$. Let me ask, in January did you do the same for blacks. We don’t have a white Hispanic month or an Asian month. We don’t have a low income month to highlight way more disparities in our health care system where most are discriminated against. That group in particular can’t afford caregivers or Assisted living. This post is in unnecessary and so is your training. The root of all evil is Pride it is also the basis of discrimination because you are attempting to draw attention to one group instead of all that are afflicted.
Save the date for AFA’s nationwide Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park, Saturday, September 9 & Sunday, September 10!
Together, we can help more people living with Alzheimer’s disease and support cutting-edge research to help us find better treatments and get us closer to a cure.
To learn more about the Walk, click on the link below :)
ow.ly/FWY750OEEyR
Thank you to our sponsor, Eisai US.
#Walkforalzheimers #Alzheimers #dementia #fundraiser #donation #donate #eisai
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