Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Providing Suffolk County Veterans with Free Memory Screenings Through Suffolk County Marathon Grant
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has been awarded a Suffolk County Marathon grant to provide free memory screenings to Suffolk County veterans and their families. Screenings will take place […]
19th of February 2021
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Awards $250,000 Grant to NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island to Expand Research to Develop New Alzheimer’s Treatments
New Funding Will Accelerate Research and Expand Participants to Include Those with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Family Members of Individuals with Alzheimer’s (February 18, 2021) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of […]
18th of February 2021
Support Available for Families Affected by Alzheimer’s in Areas Impacted by Severe Winter Storms
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Helpline Open Seven Days a Week to Provide Support, Assistance and Answers to Questions (February 18, 2021)— With severe winter storms causing significant hardships for millions […]
17th of February 2021
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Awards $50,000 Research Grant to Gateway Community Service Board
Grant Will Help Fund Study Examining Links Between Behavior and Cognitive Function with the Goal of Earlier Detection of Dementia-Related Illnesses (February 17, 2021)- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) […]
10th of February 2021
Don’t Overlook Alzheimer’s’ Affect On Eyesight
In understanding the changes that occur for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease, one that may be overlooked is what may be happening to eyesight—this is distinct to the changes […]
8th of February 2021
Managing COVID-19: Special Issues Facing Families Affected by Alzheimer’s
Free Webinar February 5th sponsored by Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (February 2, 2021)—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will be holding a free webinar this Friday, February 5th, at 1:00pm […]
26th of January 2021
Free, Daily Virtual Activity and Therapeutic Programs Available for Families Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “AFA Teal Room” offers music, art, fitness, dance and movement programs and more every day free of charge (January 22, 2021)—To help individuals affected by Alzheimer’s […]
Combatting Dementia Among Veterans
Military service is a significant commitment, and we should always honor and appreciate the men and women who served in the American armed forces. Clearly though, it’s not without its […]
21st of January 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Urged for Individuals Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Family Caregivers
New Recommendation from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board (January 21, 2021)–The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board is […]
20th of January 2021
Don’t Put a Hold on Health
“COVID has been the focus of all of health care, but unfortunately, the rest of our medical problems don’t know they need to go on hold. Cognitive impairments and dementia […]
