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 NowThe first seven dates of the 2020 #AFAEducatingAmerica Tour are out! Click below to see the communities we'll be visiting this year to connect residents w/ info about #alzheimersdisease, #brainhealth, #caregiving and more. #alzheimers #alzheimerscare https://alzfdn.org/tour/
Spread the word: college scholarships available for high school seniors affected by Alzheimer's disease. Click below to learn more. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #classof2020 #scholarships #college https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/scholarship-contest/
Seen the latest issue of #AlzheimersTODAY? It has an interview w/ @DrOz re: his mother's #alzheimers diagnosis, stories on wandering prevention, long-distance #caregiving, therapeutic activities & more. Read it here: https://alzfdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Alz.-Today-Vol-14-No-4.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0afYbmU_WJkO7wqBog7w3Ux5twu9YNK5PNNivDoUDo1SH0uaoLSRsDnsU #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscare
“The development of new diagnostic tools makes it essential that we prioritize care & support until a cure is found.” Read AFA’s take on what more should be done to help caregivers in the @nytimes. #caregiving #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzheimerscare https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/11/opinion/letters/alzheimers-disease.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Have you made #healthyaging & good #brainhealth your #newyearsresolution? If so, get a head start by purchasing a "Healthy Brain Box" from our E-Store today!
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