Partnering with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) as a designated Memory Screening Site positions your organization at the forefront of community-based brain health initiatives. By offering free, confidential memory screenings, your organization plays a vital role in promoting early awareness, reducing stigma, and connecting individuals to meaningful resources and support.
Benefits of Becoming a Memory Screening Site
Community Collaboration Opportunities
Collaborate with organizations in your community that provide support and services for older adults.
Support Early Detection
Offer individuals the opportunity to identify potential memory concerns early, empowering them to pursue appropriate medical guidance and support services sooner.
Establish Community Trust
Strengthen your organization’s role as a reliable community health resource and a champion for brain health advocacy.
Enhance Your Existing Services
Provide a free, non-invasive memory wellness check that complements and adds value to the programs you already offer.
Receive Professional Training
Designated staff will receive comprehensive training from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) on how to administer screenings ethically, efficiently, and with confidence.
Promote Awareness and Education
Help educate your team, volunteers, and the broader community about memory loss, dementia, and the importance of cognitive health.
Access to AFA’s Informational Materials
Gain access to AFA’s screening tools, educational brochures, and resources available in both English and Spanish to better serve diverse populations
Encourage Proactive Wellness
Inspire community members to take charge of their cognitive health and contribute to a culture of wellness and preventive care.
Provide a Safe and Welcoming Space
Offer an approachable, stigma-free environment for individuals who may be reluctant to pursue a formal medical evaluation.
Benefits of Collaborating with AFA
Increased Visibility & Credibility
Listed on AFA’s website as an approved memory screening site, helping individuals and families easily find trusted screening opportunities in their community
Referred by AFA’s Helpline social workers to individuals and families actively seeking memory screening events or locations
Alignment with a national nonprofit leader in brain health and Alzheimer’s education, enhancing your organization’s credibility and community trust
Community Engagement & Outreach
Opportunity to connect directly with community members seeking information, support, and early awareness around brain health
Ability to share your organization’s services and resources with individuals, families, and partner organizations
Strengthened relationships with local healthcare providers, aging services, and community-based organizations
Access to Education & Professional Opportunities
Opportunities to engage with other organizations in your community, fostering collaboration rather than duplication of services
Connection to AFA’s educational resources and training opportunities
Mission Impact & Public Health Value
Help reduce barriers to memory screening by offering accessible, community-based opportunities
Contribute to a broader national brain health awareness focused on education, empowerment, and informed decision-making
Ongoing Support from AFA
Guidance on best practices for hosting memory screening events
Access to AFA-developed materials and messaging to support clear, ethical, and person-centered screening experiences
Continued collaboration with AFA’s Education & Social Services team as programs evolve
Who Can Be a Memory Screening Site?
Any organization or facility looking to become a memory screening site must have staff who can provide memory screenings and meet AFA’s required experience/credentials. If you do not meet the classification criteria for becoming a memory screening site, you may qualify to become a Memory Screening Event Site.
Examples of Memory Screenings Sites include:
- Assisted living communities
- Hospitals
- Convenience care clinics
- Outpatient clinics
- Long-term care facilities
Memory Screening Event Sites
Memory Screening Event Sites play a critical role in bringing brain health services directly into the community. While these organizations may not have clinical staff on-site to conduct screenings, they provide trusted, familiar spaces where qualified professionals can host memory screening events. Through this partnership, event sites help reduce barriers, increase awareness, and create opportunities for individuals to take proactive steps toward their cognitive health.
Examples of Memory Screening Event Sites:
- The Chambers of Commerce
- Rotary Clubs
- Libraries
- Houses of Worship
- Senior Centers
- YMCAs and YWCAs
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Clinics
- AARP Chapters
- Major Employers
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Local Government Agencies
For more information on becoming a memory screening site or event site, please contact Screening@alzfdn.org