It’s Healthy Aging Month: Follow These 10 Steps to Be Proactive About Your Brain Health
Lifestyle choices are integral to healthy aging & reducing dementia risk (September 14, 2023)— As part of Healthy Aging Month this September, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering ten steps […]
6th of July 2023
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Statement on FDA Granting Traditional Approval of New Alzheimer’s Medication
(July 6, 2023)- “Today, we are encouraged that the FDA’s traditional approval of lecanemab will make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. […]
28th of June 2023
Creating a Dementia-Friendly 4th of July: The “Dos and Don’ts”
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Tips to Families Caring for a Loved One with Dementia this Independence Day (June 28, 2023)— Fireworks, parades, and backyard gatherings are all Independence Day […]
27th of June 2023
Heat Safety Tips for Families Affected by Dementia
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Information to Help Family Caregivers Keep Their Loved Ones Safe During Dangerous Heat Wave (June 27, 2023) – With heat indexes well over 100 degrees […]
4th of April 2023
Six Steps to Reduce Caregiver Stress During National Stress Awareness Month in April
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Informing Family Caregivers About Importance of Stress Management, Tips to Help (March 31, 2023)— Stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can have long-term health impacts as […]
3rd of February 2023
High School Seniors Impacted by Alzheimer’s Encouraged to Apply for AFA’s Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship By March 1
High School Seniors Impacted by Alzheimer’s Encouraged to Apply for AFA’s Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship By March 1 (February 1, 2023)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering […]
31st of January 2023
Dr. Jeremy Koppel Appointed to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Medical, Scientific & Memory Screening Advisory Board
(January 30, 2023)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced the appointment of Jeremy Koppel, M.D. to its Medical, Scientific & Memory Screening Advisory Board. Dr. Koppel is a longtime physician […]
27th of January 2023
Protecting Individuals with Dementia from Wandering During the Winter
(January 26, 2023)—Wandering is a very common and potentially dangerous behavior among individuals living with dementia. It is of particularly great concern in areas where freezing temperatures, ice, and snow […]
9th of January 2023
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Statement on FDA Approving New Alzheimer’s Medication
(January 6, 2023)—“Today is a day of hope and optimism that we are gaining ground in the fight against Alzheimer’s. “We are hopeful that the FDA’s accelerated approval of lecanemab will make […]
6th of January 2023
It’s a New Year: Time to Make Your Memory Screening Appointment!
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Reminding Individuals About the Importance of Memory Screenings, Providing Free Memory Screenings Virtually (January 6, 2023)— With 2023 officially underway, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) […]
