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 Today🦃 A few minor adaptations can make a big difference in enabling someone with dementia to participate in and enjoy Thanksgiving celebrations.
🔗 Learn more: https://alzfdn.org/6-steps-to-make-thanksgiving-dementia-friendly/
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✍🏼 More stories and even more reasons to donate to http://alzfdn.org/donate.
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🎓 Learn about our annual AFA Teen Scholarships Awareness Scholarships from the link below ⬇️
https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/alzheimers-awareness-scholarship/
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🩵 AFA’s Alzheimer’s & Dementia Online Academy helps dementia care professionals enhance their skills and elevate the level of care they provide to families affected by dementia.
🔗 Click to learn more ➡️ https://training.alzfdn.org/
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🪴 Gardening With Grandma is AFA’s brand new book geared toward children and their families to start the conversation about Alzheimer’s and dementia.
🔗 Link to buy the book: https://ow.ly/iHue50Q8ysc
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Just because you walked into a room and can't remember why, it doesn't mean your mind is going. Other reasons for memory loss run the gamut from untreated depression to infections and medication side effects.
AFA offers a free memory screening online: afamemorytest.com/
www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/12-memory-problems-that-look-like-alzheimer-s-but-aren-t/ar-AA1ddV...
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12 Memory Problems that Look Like Alzheimer’s—But Aren’t
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Memory lapses aren't always caused by Alzheimer's. Depression, infections or even vitamin deficiencies may be the reason. The post 12 Memory Problems that Look Like Alzheimer’s—But Aren’t appear...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is saddened by the loss of two-time Tony Award-winning actress Frances Sternhagen. Although the stage was her preferred home – she won her Tonys for featured roles in The Heiress and The Good Doctor -- she worked widely in television, appearing in numerous series including “Cheers,” “ER,” “The Closer” and “Sex and the City,” receiving several Emmy nominations, and appeared in about two dozen films. In the theatre community she is described repeatedly by two words: kind and generous. She had vascular dementia following a stroke in 2013.
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Loved her work.
I was blessed to experience her kindness and generosity several times. She was a blessing to all who knew her.
Wonderful character actress. My condolences to all her family and friends.
Her versatility was always so impressive. She will be missed. So sad to learn that she was coping with dementia.
So sad. Praying for her family and friends.
She will be missed
I remember her as Cliff Clavin's mom on Cheers. She made me laugh. I'm sorry that she had to struggle with dementia at the end.
Same as my mom, so sad, such a hideous disease
A great talent lost to a horrible illness.
🩵 We are extraordinarily grateful to everyone who donated to AFA as part of Giving Tuesday. If you weren't able to give Tuesday, you haven't missed your chance to make a difference for families affected by Alzheimer's.
🔗 Donate ➡️ alzfdn.org/givingtuesday/
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🔥 Join us for a live, interactive webinar training on December 20, from 2 PM - 4 PM, about the association of Psychological Trauma increasing the Risk of Dementia.
➡️ OFFERING 2 CE CREDITS ⬅️
🔗 Link to register: ow.ly/nnVo50Qew14
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🕊️ The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is saddened by the loss of former Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the US Supreme Court.
🩵 In 2018, O'Connor revealed in a letter that she had been diagnosed with the beginning stages of dementia, probably Alzheimer's disease. “While the final chapter of my life with dementia may be trying, nothing has diminished my gratitude and deep appreciation for the countless blessings of my life.”
#alzheimers #dementia #AlzheimersAwareness #sandradayoconnor #SupremeCourt #dementiaawareness
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It is incredibly sad to watch a formerly bright, intelligent and talented mind deteriorate. She was an important force, carving out her place in the history of our justice system.
God bless your family
R. I. P. 😭💔
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