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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…

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…

a loved one has alzheimer’s disease … now what? alzheimer’s foundation of america’s national toll-free helpline offers support, education

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be confusing, frustrating and overwhelming. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing…

alzheimer’s foundation of america’s dementia training program equips nursing professionals with critical skills to care for dementia patients

A meaningful understanding of dementia is essential to any dementia care provider’s toolbox, but being armed with just the basics is not enough. Today’s professionals, in particular, nurses who are…