Alzheimer's Foundation of America

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Foundation of America

Press Releases

6th of November 2020

Landmarks Around the World Going Teal Today for Alzheimer’s Awareness

 Empire State Building, Willis Tower, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Mercedes Benz Superdome Among More than 300 Participating Landmarks in the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light the World […]


1st of November 2020

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Here’s What You Should Know About Alzheimer’s

(October 30, 2020)—This November, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants everyone to know: Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging, early detection matters (get memory […]


26th of October 2020

Get a “Checkup from the Neck Up” During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Free Virtual Memory Screenings Available to All from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (October 26, 2020)— Your brain is one of the most vital parts of your body-when was the last […]


21st of October 2020

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to “Light the World in Teal” for Alzheimer’s Awareness on November 5th

(October 20, 2020) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will “Light the World in Teal” on November 5th to raise Alzheimer’s awareness as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.  People […]


13th of October 2020

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Publishes Children’s Book: Dancing with Granddad: An Alzheimer’s Story for Children and Their Families

*November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month* (October 8, 2020)— If you need to explain to a young child how Alzheimer’s is affecting a family member, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America […]


28th of September 2020

Free Virtual Memory Screenings Available in Spanish from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

(September 14, 2020)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing free virtual memory screenings in Spanish every Monday and Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm (ET) and every Friday […]


12th of August 2020

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Has Awarded $518,391 in Research Grant Funding to Broad Institute and One Mind

New Three-Year Study to Examine Role of Neuroimmune Interactions and Alzheimer’s Disease (August 11, 2020)–The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has awarded $518,391 in research grant funding to the Broad Institute […]


10th of August 2020

Virtual Memory Screening Program Expanding to Meet Growing Demand

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America now Offering Free Virtual Memory Screenings Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday   (August 10, 2020)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced that it is expanding its virtual […]


17th of July 2020

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Awards More than $41,000 in College Scholarships to Students Impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease

High School Seniors Shared Their Experiences with Alzheimer’s for National Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Competition (July 17, 2020)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America recently awarded more than […]


10th of July 2020

Alzheimer’s Helpline Expanding Hours to Provide Greater Support to Individuals and Family Members Starting This Saturday

(July 9, 2020): The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is expanding the hours of its Helpline starting this Saturday, July 11th.  The new hours will be 9 am to 9 […]