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.
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If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, you may notice your person exhibiting new, difficult behaviors.
Here are tips for navigating 6 difficult behaviors:
https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-today-volume-17-number-3/navigating-difficult-behaviors/
#alzheimers #dementia #caregiver #carepartner #alzheimersawareness
Join AFA, in partnership with @renewalmemory and @sageusa, for a Memory Café for the #LGBT+ community.
This 4-session series presents free monthly social offerings for persons living with #dementia and their family, friends, and #carepartners.
https://alzfdn.org/a-memory-cafe-for-the-lgbtq-community/
Facebook Pop-up with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Hi, Jackie, Happy Monday!
Can you address what activities could be available for low vision people at their nursing homes or assisted living centers. It seems that most activities are geared towards those who have strong vision and coordination for cutting, glueing or manipulating materials. Often one on one activities are not offered so many older people just sit and continue to be bored.
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, you may notice your person exhibiting new, difficult behaviors.
Understanding the triggers will help you better manage them.
Here are tips for navigating 6 difficult behaviors:
alzfdn.org/alzheimers-today-volume-17-number-3/navigating-difficult-behaviors/
#alzheimers #dementia #Caregiver #carepartner #alzheimersawareness
Thank you Bailey Rose for capturing the special moments, bittersweet yet so full of love.❤️
Repost from @alzheimersfight
Original: 📹: BaileyRoseK/TikTok 💜
#alzheimers #dementia #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersfight #ENDALZ #dementiaawareness
Thank you for sharing. My heart goes out to you. Your are most definitely a great daughter - he knows that where it matters in his heart.
I follow them and it's an incredible story. She's an amazing beautiful daughter and caregiver 💜
Such a insidious disease my husband had early onset dementia started in his 50's he had it 13 years I was lucky he always greeted me w/ smiles he knew I was someone who loved him. Yet did not know my or his name one must never take what they do or say personally, it is not there fault.
Beautiful! You take moments like this & hold it dear to your heart.❤️ my Mom had dementia heart wrenching.Miss her.🙏❤️
I’m dying 😭😭😭😭
Such a beautiful testament to his daughter!
I think this is the saddest thing a family can go through. My mom forgot alot of things but she still knew me till the end. Cherish every memory you have of loved ones.
God bless you. My Dad lived this horrible disease for years and my Mom cared for him at home until he was moved to a nursing home. It’s terribly sad because I saw her age ten years during that time. It’s heartbreaking when your loved one looks you in the eyes and they have no clue who you are.
I just found out that I have dementia. Some memory loss. I don't like it at all. I'm slower at doing and saying things now. I'm trying to keep myself together. It's scary too🥺... Thank goodness l have my daughter here with me. 😊☺️🥹... I just hope and pray 🙏 that when l do get worse, I'm not a burden to my daughter. 🥺💕
Sending hugs and love, this disease is so horrible.
This was my experience too. My husband’s disease took him in about five years, and though he talked about me a lot, he thought my presence was that of “an evil caretaker”.
It sure does praying for all who suffer diseases of the brain .
Heartbreaking 🥹
Beautiful
Very poignant....such a horrible disease.
It hurts so much...every single day...😩
Saveon Alston
😥❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
It’s never too early to start talking about Alzheimer’s when it’s a member of your family.
Please help us raise funds to send "Dancing with Granddad" to libraries across the country.
"Dancing with Granddad: An Alzheimer’s Story for Children" and Their Families takes young readers (ages 5 to 😎 on the journey of learning in an age-appropriate way that Nia’s Granddad has Alzheimer’s and will need to move to a new home. They also learn that while Nia’s Granddad is changing, the love they have between them never will.
Do it for the kids: alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/
Order your copy here: shop.alzfdn.org/shop/dancing-with-granddad-an-alzheimers-story-for-children-and-their-families/
#alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #dementia #caregiver #carepartner
Join AFA, in partnership with Renewal Memory Partners and SAGE, for a Memory Café for the #lgbt community.
This 4-session series, beginning Wednesday, April 12, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, presents free monthly social offerings for persons living with #dementia and their family, friends, and #carepartners.
Together, we will explore the #creativearts, #music & movement, and a variety of #socialactivities that will spark #memories and spread #joy!
Learn more or register for this Wednesday, April 12, in-person event in AFA’s Education and Resource Center here: alzfdn.org/a-memory-cafe-for-the-lgbtq-community/
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