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Welcome to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and funds research for better treatment and a cure.
If you are one of the nearly 15 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone, you are not alone and we’re here to help.

Help Options
The AFA Helpline
Speak with a licensed social worker
7 days/week,
9am – 9pm ET
Phone:
(866) 232-8484
Text:
(646) 586-5283


Get The Help You Need 24/7
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Speak with Allison,
AFA’s Virtual Helpline Assistant.
- A free resource
- Answers to hundreds of questions
- Can create customized Help-Tickets
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AFA Spousal Caregiving Research Study
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AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center
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Featured Programs

Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Online Training Courses
Our online courses and live webinars provide individuals, families and caregivers the knowledge, techniques and best practices needed to care for patients and loved ones. LSWs, certified case workers and other professionals can also earn CE credits for our courses.

Virtual Memory Screenings
Free virtual memory screenings using your computer, smart phone or tablet. Simple, quick and noninvasive, screenings consist of a series of questions to test memory, language, thinking skills and other cognitive functions.
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to announce that the The Pennsylvania State Capitol will light up in teal this November for Alzheimer's Awareness. A big thank-you to the Pennsylvania Department of General Services for joining in our ever-growing "Light The World In Teal" movement.
For more information on how you can participate in this largest-ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: www.LightTheWorldInTeal.com
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Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care?
www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3056d456gro
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Sock sensors and smart mattresses - is this the future of dementia care?
www.bbc.com
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.
NEW DATE - 2 CE CREDITS - Oct-6 In Lynbrook, NY
What if we stopped thinking about “wandering” as a behavior to manage and started asking what the person may be trying to accomplish?
Join us on Oct 6th in Lynbrook, NY for our in-person CE workshop: "Safe Walking: A Strengths-Based Approach to Wandering."
We’ll explore why people living with dementia may walk, attempt to leave an environment, or become lost or disoriented—and how understanding a person’s life history, routines, needs, and sense of purpose can help us respond differently.
📅 October 6, 2026
🕔 5:00 pm – 7:40 pm ET
📍 The Bristal Assisted Living at Lynbrook
8 Freer St., Lynbrook, NY
To learn more and register: alzfdn.org/event/safe-walking-a-strengths-based-approach-to-wandering-2/
#DementiaCare #ContinuingEducation #Alzheimers #PersonCenteredCare #DementiaEducation #SeniorCare #ALZFDN
The Bristal Assisted Living
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Safe Walking: A Strengths-Based Approach to Wandering | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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Location: The Bristal Assisted Living at Lynbrook 8 Freer St. Lynbrook, NY 11563 General Course 2 CE credits (FREE) Course Description: In this course, participants will learn about the cognitive […...
Our Next Tour Stop: Little Rock, AR
Wed. Oct. 21 @ 10:00 am
Register for Free: alzfdn.org/event/2026-educating-across-america-tour-little-rock-ar/
Hear from leading experts and get the help you need.
FREE Alzheimer's & Caregiving Conference
At: Four Points by Sheraton Little Rock Midtown
AFA's Educating Across America Tour
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to announce that the Washington Nationals have agreed to light up Nationals Park in teal this November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness. A big thank-you to the Washington Nationals for joining in our ever-growing "Light The World In Teal" movement.
For more information on how you can participate in this largest ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: www.LightTheWorldInTeal.com
#alzheimers #dementia #Teal #Awareness #November #ALZFDN
#LightTheWorldInTeal #brainhealth #Nationals @nationals
#DC #WashingtonDC #NationalsPark #MLB
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Alzheimer’s Foundation on X
Kaylie Glenn, founder of the Day By Day Project will be speaking at our free caregiver conference in Cleveland on 7-16
Register: http://alzfdn.org/event/Cleveland-oh/
#alzheimers #dementia #caregiver #alzfdn #cleveland #ohio
Fireworks and gatherings are July 4th staples but can cause challenges for someone with dementia. Follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly 4th of July: https://alzfdn.org/f-o-u-r-steps-to-celebrate-july-4th-in-a-dementia-friendly-manner/
#July4th #alzfdn #dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease
Faith-based traditions can be an impactful way to help someone with dementia spark a connection. Alzheimer's TODAY magazine explains how here: https://alzfdn.org/keeping-the-faith/
#dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzfdn
We’re honored that our commitment to financial responsibility & transparency resulted in earning Charity Navigator's highest rating for the 11th straight year. Give with confidence & support the fight against Alzheimer's at http://alzfdn.org/donate!
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