Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

AFA’s Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC AFA’s Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day brings together families, caregivers, dementia care professionals, and other concerned citizens to advocate for public policy relating to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias with members of Congress. Participants will receive an update about policy proposals relating to Alzheimer’s research funding, caregiving support, and other important issues in […]

AFA Fireside Chat: Rethinking the Stigma

Many people are reluctant, ashamed, or embarrassed to tell others that dementia is in their life, but that can create a huge barrier to care, both for the person living with dementia and their family caregivers. This episode will discuss how to break down these barriers by further combatting the stigma surrounding dementia; steps society […]

AFA Networking Event

322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 Refreshments & Connections in AFA's Dementia-Friendly Model Apartment Join us for a night of networking, refreshments, and complimentary tours of The Apartment, AFA’s dementia-friendly model apartment! This event will create a space for professionals to connect while learning about AFA’s resources and programs, and the wonderful […]

AFA CARE CONNECTION WEBINAR – JUNE 2024

Driving:  When is it Time to Stop?  Plus: Tips to help a family member accept it Dr. Linda Ercoli will speak to us about how dementia affects driver safety, recognizing warning signs of dangerous driving, caregiver strategies to encourage driving cessation, and alternatives to driving for people with dementia. A clinical psychologist with a specialty […]

Tapping Into the Power of Emotional Memories

FREE IN-PERSON EVENT DINNER AND DRINKS PROVIDED! The Apsley by Sunrise 2330 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (between 84th and 85th Streets) 2 FREE CE credits (ASWB, NYSED, CCMC) When remembering past events, it can be difficult to recall details, yet the emotions we experienced come flooding back. Triggered by our five senses, the smells, […]

LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training – The Intersection of Juneteenth, Alzheimer’s, and Racial Trauma

FREE 1.5 continuing education (social and cultural competence) credits available Course Description: Throughout the history of the colonizing of the land known presently as the United States, from the introduction of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to present day health disparities, Black/African Americans have suffered from intentional and unintentional harm. The effects of the profoundly cruel […]

AFA CARE CONNECTION WEBINAR – JULY 2024

Safe Walking: A Strengths-Based Approach to Wandering Wandering has long been associated with terms such as elopement, endangered, aimless, getting lost. Yet the act of walking has so many benefits that need to be promoted: improved circulation, socialization, sense of purpose, just to name a few. Learn how to create positive and caring environments that […]

LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training – Sexual Health and Intimacy in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: A Continued Commitment to Holistic Health

2 continuing education (general course) credits available Alzheimer’s and other types of neurodegenerative diseases deeply influences a new world of challenges and changes the dynamics of relationships. Although not discussed enough, perceived sexual behaviors can be the most difficult of behaviors to handle because it can make caregivers and family members feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, and […]