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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When you give to AFA, you’re part of a 20-year legacy of helping people. 20 years of giving love, care and hope to families who don’t know where else to turn. #afa20thanniversary #makingadifference #ALZFDN #help
Check out this week's virtual therapeutic and activity programming at alzfdn.org/afatealroom
The AFA Teal Room is a free library of virtual therapeutic programming and activities for individuals and their care partners to stay active and engaged at home.
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New $1M grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to fund a five-year study at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Litwin-Zucker Research Center.
"There’s no better way to begin AFA’s 20th anniversary year than by making this investment in hope," AFA founder and Chairman Bert E. Brodsky said. The goal of the study is to develop a treatment for psychosis and Alzheimer’s without the side effects and incidence of mortality that come from certain drugs.
Read more: www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/alzheimer-s-grant-study-tau-buildup-dementia-aggression-psycho...
#alzfdn #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #dementia #dementiacare Newsday
$1M grant will help Manhasset research center advance Alzheimer's treatments
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has provided a grant of close to $1 million for a study related to developing new treatments for behaviors associated with dementia — including hallucinations...Wonderful news!
Remembering, honoring, and celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., today. Filled with peace and hope, a man with a dream.
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Amen. Very wise words.
Amen Trying Everyday God Bless
Gods Blessing,s
As this country moves backward….. what a shame💔
May you find grace in your day. 🌸
Sometimes grace works like water wings when you feel you are sinking. ~Anne Lamott
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