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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
23rd of December 2020
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Applauds New Law to Protect Seniors with Dementia from Elder Abuse
(December 23, 2020) — Upon the President signing the Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act (S3703/HR6813) into law, which passed with unanimous bipartisan support in Congress, the Alzheimer’s Foundation […]
22nd of December 2020
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: Congress Approves Historic $3.12 Billion Appropriation for Federal Alzheimer’s Research Funding
(December 22, 2020)- As part of its end of year spending package, Congress approved passage of the Health and Human Services (HHS) budget for fiscal year (FY) 2021, which is […]
18th of December 2020
Financial Benefits of Supporting the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Charitable Gifts Can Make a Difference for People with Alzheimer’s and Your Finances Too (December 18, 2020)— As we are approaching the year’s end, it is a special time for […]
14th of December 2020
Staying Safe and Joyful: Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Celebration from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing tips on how families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can adapt holiday gatherings to make them […]
10th of December 2020
Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest Open to High School Seniors Impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease
National Contest to Award College Scholarships from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (December 9, 2020)— High school seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s disease can win up to $5,000 for college through […]
7th of December 2020
Don’t Let 2020 End Without Checking Your Brain Health!
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offering free virtual memory screenings and online memory tests (December 4, 2020)— As we approach year’s end and get ready to close out 2020, the Alzheimer’s […]
