Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

AFA Partners in Care Training

AFA 322 8th Ave Suite 800, New York, NY, United States

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Memory Screening Program

AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Memory screenings are a quick, easy, noninvasive way to give your brain a checkup. Screenings consist of a series of questions to gauge memory, language and thinking skills.  The memory screening takes approximately 10 minutes and is confidential.  Participants will be provided with the results on-site.  Results are not a diagnosis, but a memory screening […]

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Self-Care for the Care Partner

A good care partner cares for themselves, which is why AFA is proud to partner with Urban Zen and Carerite Centers to provide an integrative therapy experience FREE during November, National Caregiver month. Every Tuesday in November, care partners can receive Urban Zen integrative therapies, such as yoga, essential oil treatments and Reiki at AFA’s […]

AFA’s Care Connection Webinar: Role of a Neuropsychologist in Dementia Care

This webinar will provide an educational overview of  an introduction to the field of neuropsychology, including reasons for a neuropsychological evaluation, how it can help someone and what can be done with the results. Rebecca  Sophir holds a bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University and completed both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical […]

Memory Screening Program

AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Memory screenings are a quick, easy, noninvasive way to give your brain a checkup. Screenings consist of a series of questions to gauge memory, language and thinking skills.  The memory screening takes approximately 10 minutes and is confidential.  Participants will be provided with the results on-site.  Results are not a diagnosis, but a memory screening […]

AFA Care Connection Community Class: An Afternoon of Music with Allison Reynolds

AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Join AFA and Allison Reynolds for an afternoon of music. Participants will learn about the benefits of Music Therapy as well as experience firsthand how music can: Stimulate cognition and memory, through awakening various areas of the brain Improve communication Bring a sense of community/belonging Combat signs/symptoms of depression and/or anxiety and help stabilize moods […]

AFA Care Connection Community Class: Ballroom Burn with Rhythm Break Cares

AFA Education and Resource Center 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Ballroom burn is light/low impact aerobic dance class that will have you dancing the basics of virtually every Ballroom Dance, from Waltz to Cha-Cha in one fun-filled action packed 45-60 minute class. This class is a great way to engage the mind/body connection while learning and reinforcing the basics of the Waltz, Fox trot, Swing, […]

AFA’s Special Edition Care Connection Webinar: Special Considerations for Individuals Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dementia

Individuals living with dementia can become immersed in their past lives as part of this illness.  When those individuals are veterans affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), special consideration must be given as to how symptoms can present themselves.  Within this presentation, we will explore how to work with individuals living with dementia who […]