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.
Donate TodayWe are gearing up for our next Educating America Tour 🩵
Join us at HOPE Tower at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on Aug 14, at 12 PM, for some invaluable information and resources 💬
link 👉🏼 https://ow.ly/e2AK50PnUxE 👈🏼
#alzheimersdisease #caregivers #newjersey #jersey
🎙️ Despite living with Alzheimer's, Tony Bennett inspired millions through the power of music.
🎸 Our Education & Resource Center in New York City also offers therapeutic music sessions and live performances
🎙️Donate: https://ow.ly/IGZu50PnSHJ
#tonybennet #music #alzfoundation
Our Walk Kick Off was a success! Thank you to everyone who showed up🙏🏼
Don’t forget to register/donate for our upcoming Walk on September 9-10th in NYC😁😁
Registration link ⬇️
https://apps.alzfdn.org/afa-walk-2023
#alzfdn #alzheimer #dementia #alzfoundation #braincare #walkinteal
🎭AFA remembers award-winning actress Carlin Glynn. The 1979 Tony Award winner was 83🎭
She succumbed last week to complications from dementia and a recent battle with cancer🕊️🕊️
AFA sends our condolences to the Glynn family🩵
#alzheimer #dementia #alzheimersdisease #broadway
📚 Sign up for our upcoming professional training webinar, Pseudo Dementia Vs. True Dementia, to talk about how many older adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder can show cognitive deficits similar to dementia.
🔗Register to learn more: ow.ly/MQVa50PRrkp
#dementia #Alzheimer #alzfoundation #alzfdn #brain #webinar #conference
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In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is hosting a Latino Brain Health Fair on Wednesday, October 4, from 12:00pm – 3:00pm at the East Harlem Family Enrichment Center, located at 71 E. 111th St. in Manhattan. This free educational event will be conducted in both English and Spanish. No registration is required.
The health fair will discuss brain health and the impact of Alzheimer’s disease in the Latino community.
#alzfoundation #alzfdn #Alzheimer #memory #memoryscreening #Free #Alzheimers #brainhealth #Latino #harlem #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Let us never forget the story of Mary Turner and her newborn child. 19 year old Mary Turner vowed revenge on the cave mutants who unjustly murdered her husband. In May of 1918, the sheriff in Brooks County Georgia led a lynch mob to the home of Mary Turner. They dragged the 8 month pregnant woman out, stripped her of her clothes, hung her upside down by her feet, doused her in gasoline, and prepared to set her on fire. One of the men took out a pocket knife and begin to cut open her womb, as the fetus dropped to the ground, the man stomped on the baby with his boot, crushing the newborn entirely. Rest In Power Mary Turner.
The stories our ancestors could tell us about the horrors of slavery.
🎊Today at AFA, we had an early birthday celebration(Oct 2nd 🤫) for our founder, Mr. Bert Brodsky. We thank him for being a beacon of hope to those affected by Alzheimer's.
#birthday ##Alzheimer #dementia #brain #cognitive #alzfoundation #alzfdn
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Happy Birthday, Sir. Thank you!
Happy birthday Mr Brodsky
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday 🎂🎂
💬 Teepa Snow will join us on our Education America Tour North Carolina Alzheimer's and Caregiver Conference on October 18th at 10 AM ET to discuss Brain Changes: Seeing More Than Just Loss.
🔗Don't forget to register ➡️ ow.ly/5ZmU50PPP5x
#NorthCarolina #raleigh #braincare #alzfdn #alzfoundation #dementia #conference #cognitive #caregiver
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Bruce Willis’ Family Shares Dementia Update: It’s ‘Hard to Know’ Whether He’s Aware of His Condition
#brucewillis #dementia #diagnosis #brainhealth #frontotemporal #demtiacare #caregiver
Bruce Willis' Family Shares Dementia Update: It's 'Hard to Know' Whether He's Aware of His Condition
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The actor’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared an update on TODAY, explaining the impact his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis has had on their family13 CommentsComment on Facebook
Such a great actor!! Love his movies! 🙏🏻🙏🏻Pray that he knows the Lord!
Heartbreaking. Sending prayers.
Prayers
It is a journey, unique to each individual.
It is a long and hard journey.
Heartbreaking
Even in Dementia, he can still experience joy. So grateful for his family and for all caregivers out there.
Prayers Bruce 🙏🏻❤️
At least he's got incredible support from his wife and children as his caregivers. Its so important to have a team around you.
Oh they know.
Both my parents had Alzheimer’s they know they look like deep through you
He knew ,but might not remember now.
Such a cruel disease, lost my hubby five years ago.
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