AFA Teal Room: Rock ‘n Fit
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Join AFA’s Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact, Rock n’ Roll themed virtual fitness class! You will follow along simple movements that target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Done both seated and […]
Care Connection Webinar: How Many Pills Are Too Many?
Click here to register We all take medications to help our health, but sometimes medications can cause side effects or drug interactions. Join Dr. Gerda Maissel, MD, as she discusses common pitfalls that can occur when taking multiple medications. She will also suggest some alternatives. This talk is not intended to be individualized medical […]
AFA Teal Room: Cooking with Melissa — Summer Salads
This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom. Let’s get in the kitchen and cook something good for our soul and brain health! Join Melissa Gallagher-Cashman, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, NASM-CPT, for a wonderful cooking program, focusing on brain healthy foods and how to incorporate them into your diet every day! Each […]
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Start your Mondays with a motivational quote from AFA! Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, will stream live on AFA’s Facebook page for approximately 5-10 minutes. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica.
Educating America Tour: Michigan
Click here to register Conference Agenda July 13, 2022 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 AM -11:00 AM ET Living with Dementia and Other Chronic Conditions: How Do Family Care Partners Influence One Another’s Health and Well-Being? […]
Care Connection Webinar: Dementia, Dental Care & Donkeys
Click here to register Do you want to know what dementia, dental care and donkeys have to do with each other? Join Anita Siddall, CEO and founder of Toothbrushers and Balaam's Donkey, to learn more. Anita, who worked as both a Certified Nursing Assistant in long term care centers and as a dental hygienist, knows […]
An Overview of the Other Types of Dementia-Related Illnesses
Click here to register When people think of dementia, many times the first thing that comes to mind is Alzheimer’s disease. In this live, interactive webinar, we will learn about the other types of dementia-related illnesses. We will look at three common types of dementias: Dementia with Lewy bodies Vascular dementia Frontotemporal dementia For […]
AFA Fireside Chat: Health Care Disparities for Women
Episode 7: Health Care Disparities for Women Alzheimer’s disease affects all genders, but it has a disproportionate impact on women. Approximately two-thirds of the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and women are nearly two-times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Start your Mondays with a motivational quote from AFA! Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, will stream live on AFA’s Facebook page for approximately 5-10 minutes. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica.
Recognizing and Remediating Compassion Fatigue
(IN-PERSON Workshop) Join AFA July 28th for an IN-PERSON educational and networking event: Recognizing and Remediating Compassion Fatigue 1 CE credit available to NY Licensed Social Workers The helping professions have been sorely tested by the outbreak of COVID. We are in the forefront of supporting clients impacted by illness, environment, and socio-economic factors--but […]
Facebook Popup with Jackie: Motivation Monday
Start your Mondays with a motivational quote from AFA! Jackie Gatto, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, will stream live on AFA’s Facebook page for approximately 5-10 minutes. This event will take place on AFA’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AlzheimersFoundationofAmerica.
Care Connection Webinar: Intuitive Eating & Nutrition for Older Adults
This webinar will address the 10 principles of intuitive eating and how they relate to our nutrition and self-care as we get older. Learn how to be a better listener to your body and enjoy a balanced diet that includes all foods. Guest speaker: Stacey Simon, MS, RD, CSG, CDN Owner, Stacy Simon Nutrition Stacey […]
AFA Fireside Chat: Health Care Disparities for the Elderly
Episode 8: Health Care Disparities for the Elderly Age is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, and older Americans are one of the fastest growing demographics in the country. The Administration for Community Living projects the number of people age 65 and over to grow from more than 54 million now to more than 80 […]
