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
💬 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 family12 CommentsComment on Facebook
It is a journey, unique to each individual.
Prayers
Such a great actor!! Love his movies! 🙏🏻🙏🏻Pray that he knows the Lord!
It is a long and hard journey.
Heartbreaking
Heartbreaking. Sending prayers.
Even in Dementia, he can still experience joy. So grateful for his family and for all caregivers out there.
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.
Prayers Bruce 🙏🏻❤️
Both my parents had Alzheimer’s they know they look like deep through you
He knew ,but might not remember now.
🧠 Sam Simon was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2021; he turned to dramatic expression to make sense of it.
💬 Check out our latest Alzheimer's Today issue to learn more about Mr. Simon's recent performance in a play where he stars, and describe the experience as the "most important work of [his] life.
Link: alzfdn.org/samsimon/
#alztoday #alzfoundation #alzfdn #dementia #drama #samsimon #brainhealth
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🔥 Get ready for our upcoming AFA Fireside Chat about the Social Determinants of Health in Latino/Latinx Communities on October 6, from 1 PM - 1:30 PM ET. We are honored to have Agustin Ibanez, Ph.D., as our guest speaker for the afternoon.
🔗 Don't forget to register: www.crowdcast.io/c/afa-fireside-chat-social-2
#alzfoundation #alzfdn #dementia #braincare #Alzheimer #firesidechat #latino #latinx
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My grandma at 93 started getting forgetful...really forgetful. Couldn't remember five minutes. As the weeks past, she finally collapsed and was taken to the hospital. I went to visit, the next day. Her memory was fully restored! I asked the nurse, what medicine did you give her that brought back her memory!? She said we didn't give her any medication, just fluids through intravenous, with electrolytes. Is it possible Alzheimer's is caused from dehydration? (And possibly over medication?) I found a picture that might back up this idea.
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