(June 29, 2018)— The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a package that includes a $425 million increase in funding for Alzheimer’s disease research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in fiscal year (FY) 2019, potentially bringing federal…
Read More(May 31, 2018)—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is awarding $206,184 over the next three years to Stony Brook Medicine to support an innovative Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging research…
Read More(April 26, 2018)- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and Kmart Pharmacy are continuing their strong collaboration in 2018, as Kmart will conduct free memory screenings at Kmart pharmacies nationwide…
Read MoreMarch 22, 2018 Here's how the Omnibus Federal Spending Deal impacts individuals with Alzheimer's disease: Boost to NIA/NIH Funding The omnibus federal spending deal, currently being considered by Congress, will…
Read More(February 9, 2018)—Congressional leaders have agreed to a two-year budget package that calls for increasing spending at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $2 billion. This would provide the…
Read More(February 7, 2018) The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national non-profit organization that unites more than 2,600 member organizations nationwide with the goal of providing optimal care and services…
Read MoreNew Sunday Hours Start this Weekend NEW YORK (February 1, 2018)—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is expanding its National Toll-Free Helpline to seven days a week to provide individuals…
Read MoreUrges Critical, Next Step to Significantly Boost NIH-Funded Research The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) heralded the signing of the new RAISE Family Caregiver Act, which will provide a desperately…
Read MoreThe Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) today announced its 2018 “Educating America” Tour, which brings Alzheimer’s-related educational conferences to cities across the country. The tour will be visiting 14 states…
Read MoreRAISE Family Caregiver Act Heading to the President’s Desk Following Recent Approval by Congress The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is urging President Donald Trump to provide help to millions…
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