Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Press Releases

28th of January 2017

alzheimer’s foundation of america statement proposed $350 million increase for national institute on aging in fy 2016 omnibus spending bill

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing optimal care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, issued the following statement in support […]


17th of January 2017

deadline approaching: afa ‘teens for alzheimer’s awareness’ college scholarship essay competition

As the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease—which currently affects more than 5 million Americans—continues to rise, a growing number of teens are facing the realities of caring for a parent, grandparent […]


10th of January 2017

alzheimer’s foundation of america celebrates 15th anniversary with 15-state educational tour

In 1980, Anne Brodsky was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. At the time, there was little information on the illness and nowhere to turn for guidance and support. Years after she […]


7th of April 2016

alzheimer’s foundation of america addresses senate aging committee

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a nonprofit organization that unites more than 2,400 member organizations nationwide with the goal of providing optimal care and services to individuals living with […]


30th of March 2016

april is occupational therapy month alzheimer’s foundation offers discounted dementia-care training

April is Occupational Therapy Month and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is celebrating by offering occupational therapists a 10 percent discount on its dementia care training program, “AFA Partners in […]


21st of March 2016

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Releases Results of New Survey, Providing Extensive Research on Issues Related to Memory, Cognitive Screening, and Brain Health

(March 21, 2016) The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing optimal care and services for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, recently […]


27th of January 2016

free, educational teleconferences on advanced care for people with alzheimer’s disease attend alzheimer’s foundation of america’s “care connection” on february 11

For many people, the prospect of advance planning for theirs or a loved one’s care is a sensitive subject and often one that gets pushed aside because it makes us […]


21st of January 2016

long-term care professionals need dementia-specific training to meet growing demand alzheimer’s foundation of america answers call with new training dvd

Currently, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses and that number is expected to nearly triple by mid-century. In line with this spike, […]


19th of January 2016

alzheimer’s foundation of america calls for $1 billion increase in funding for alzheimer’s research and caregiver supports in president’s fy 2017 budget

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing optimal care and services for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, is urging President Barack […]


14th of January 2016

alzheimer’s foundation of america offers dementia-specific training for social workers continuing education contact hours available for completing program and exam

Currently, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses and that number is expected to nearly triple by mid-century. As the incidence of this devastating […]