Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Recent studies have found that African Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and Hispanic/Latinx one and a half times more likely. Studies are now exploring the risk factors which may contribute to these findings, including healthcare disparities and race-based traumatic stress. This Webinar will explore: Racial disparities among Black, Indigenous and People […]

Join award-winning Chinese brush painter, Jade Lam for a virtual Chinese Brush Painting class. This class introduces basic concepts and techniques of Chinese brush painting, with a focus on the landscapes of Central Park. Join in for a relaxing virtual class filled with artistic expression, appreciation, and creativity! This virtual community class will be held […]

Join AFA’s Manager of Therapeutic Programming, Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a rhythmic and up-lifting virtual dance and movement session! Both in chairs and standing, this 30-minute session incorporates dance and movement to awaken the body and inspire the soul. A variety of props may be used to encourage participants to move the body in different […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Learn music-based coping techniques from Board Certified Music Therapist, Ariel Weissberger, MA, MT-BC, LCAT of Berko Music Therapy! This session will include live music and opportunities to actively participate by listening, singing along, and playing along with instruments made from items found at home. This engaging workshop will leave you feeling inspired, connected and joyful!  […]

Join AFA for our Facebook Watch Party Concert Series! Watch and listen to your favorite artists from your living room every Saturday at 2 pm (ET)! For this virtual concert series, we will premiere "Spirits Having Flown" Bee Gees TV Concert 1979. In 1979, the Bee Gees played the first of their three-night stop at […]

Join Elizabeth Gronke, Registered Art Therapist and Access Educator at The American Folk Art Museum, for a 9-week Art Reflections series! In each virtual class, you will have the opportunity to explore works of art from The American Folk Art Museum’s collection. During this virtual art class, you are encouraged to share your reactions to […]

This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alzheimersfoundationofamerica.

Join AFA every Monday this August to get a taste of nature, from the comfort of your home!  This week's program takes you to the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, a 305-acre nature preserve nestled in the Village of Quogue, NY. There are seven miles of nature trails located among a variety of habitats, including the Pine […]

Click here to register This webinar will assist learners in recognizing some of the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in those living with dementia.  It will address the similarities and differences between symptoms seen in those with healthy brains and those living with brain change.  Attendees will also learn how to respond to […]

Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT for a low-impact chair fitness class to energize your day! Driven by the up-lifting beats of Funk and Disco music, this class will target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Fitness props will be used to encourage stamina and improve flexibility. Wear […]