Información importante para familias afectadas por la enfermedad de Alzheimer
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AFA ofrece una variedad de materiales educativos, grupos de apoyo e información para cuidadores familiares, así como capacitación para profesionales de la salud. Haga clic a continuación para obtener más información sobre nuestros recursos para cuidadores.
Ver los Recursos para Cuidadores
Los costos directos del cuidado de las personas con enfermedad de Alzheimer u otras demencias se estiman en más de $ 200 mil millones. Se proyecta que estos costos se eleven a $ 1.1 billones para el año 2050. AFA otorga subvenciones a sus organizaciones miembros por servicios y apoyos para el cuidado, así como por investigaciones para una cura.
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Eighty-six (86) percent of the monies we raise goes directly into programs and services such as our National Toll-Free Helpline, which provides counseling, educational information and referrals to local services; our free educational conferences; our National Memory Screening Program; professional education and training; grants for research, respite care and direct care programs at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate Nowhttps://alzfdn.org/event/afa-fireside-chat-healthcare-for-the-elderly/ Register for this free Fireside Chat on health care disparities experienced as we age. Let's change perceptions about seniors. A frank discussion. #seniorcitizens #healthcare #respect @AFMResearch @nyulangone @nyulisom @NYULangoneLI @MdpiMedicina
The AFA team enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of music with Sicilian composer/pianist Angelo Di Leonforte Music who performed his newest composition, “Hope,” to help raise optimism and possibility for the Alzheimer’s community.
Grateful to Eisai for showcasing such an inspirational, talented musician.
#Alzheimers #hope #dementia #alzfdn
Sign up today for AFA’s annual WALK IN THE PARK, Sept. 24-25.
❤️TOGETHER, we’ll help thousands of families impacted by Alzheimer’s.❤️
Learn more: alzfdn.org/walk
#AFAWalk #alzfdn #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #dementiacare #Dementia #caregiver #caregiversupport #walking #walkinthepark
Eighteen years ago this month, AFA’s first national magazine was published. Called Vantage at the time, the publication’s purpose was to “empower caregivers with practical knowledge on how to care for loved ones,” including “counsel and tips on a wide variety of topics, from the medical and practical to the emotional and inspirational.”
While the publication’s name has changed—today it’s Alzheimer’s TODAY—our commitment to empower caregivers remains the same. You can catch up on our current issue here: alzfdn.org/media-center/alztoday/
#alzfdn #AFA #alzheimers#alzheimersawareness#Caregiver#caregiversupport#dementia#dementiacare#alztoday#afa20thanniversary
A wonderful “Tiny Little Love Story” from The New York Times
“A Little Bit of Everything”
“I’m sorry I’m stupid,” my father mumbles. When he struggles to find a word or finish a sentence because of his #dementia, he hides his embarrassment and frustration by making this heart-wrenching statement. “Dad, you are not stupid,” I automatically respond. To change the subject, I ask, “What have you been doing today?” Dad’s wicked sense of humor, one that he inherited from his father, generates an immediate answer: “Oh, a little bit of everything, the easy tasks twice.” Someday dad will forget even his sense of humor, but for now, thankfully, we can laugh together. — Hollyahna Vettori
Credit: The New York Times , 8-2-22
www.nytimes.com/2022/08/02/style/tiny-modern-love-stories-fond-of-the-little-fellow.html
#dementia #caregiver #love
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