AFA Family Fun Day

Location: AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, 149 Schleigel Boulevard, Amityville, NY 11701 Celebrate Grandparents Appreciation Month at AFA’s new Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center with a day of multi-generational family fun—plus free memory screenings and a chance to experience the Center’s services, including art and pet therapy.

Care Connection Webinar: Healing with Pride: Designing Care that Sees, Affirms, and Restores

LGBTQ+ older adults have lived through eras marked by both profound injustice and courageous resilience. Their life stories reflect decades of shifting social attitudes, political struggles, and cultural milestones—experiences that continue to shape their sense of identity, belonging, and well-being today. This two-part series invites participants to first look back, then look forward: Together, these […]

The Intricate Tapestry of Family Dynamics in Dementia Care

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: What comprises a family can look different for many, yet there is a shared understanding that family members rely on each other for emotional, physical, and economic support. They are one of the primary sources of relationship security or stress. Those experiencing greater stress or toxicity […]

Making Memories Fall Social 2025

Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Professional Leadership Council Seven24 Collective, 362 W 13th St, New York, NY 10014, USA Join the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) for an evening of cocktails & bites as we honor our young professionals community in their dedication to expanding AFA's impact. Proceeds will help AFA provide vital […]

Utilizing a Historical Lens to Understand and Address the Distinctive Needs of LGBTQ+ Older Adults

Location: Bristal Assisted Living at Westbury 117 Post Ave. Westbury, NY 11590 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: In U.S. society, LGBTQ+ individuals have historically faced marginalization and discrimination. These experiences contribute to higher rates of health conditions, including an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This in-person cultural competence workshop […]

Women and Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum 2025

Recording available: Location: The Villas at Dominican Village Helen Butler O.P. Hall 565 Albany Avenue Amityville, NY 11701 FORUM AGENDA 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM ET Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibits & Memory Screenings Start your day with light refreshments, explore informative exhibits, and take advantage of complimentary memory screenings. 9:30 AM -10:00 AM ET Opening […]

FREE! Paint and Sip: AFA’s Autumn Senior Care Social

Location: 322 8th Avenue 7th floor NYC Program Description: Join us for a cozy, creative, and curated FREE networking event for guests to celebrate the season and connect with your fellow professionals! The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America invites you to unwind with a glass of cider, wine, or non-alcoholic bubbly drink and let your creativity […]

AFA CARE CONNECTION WEBINAR – NOVEMBER 2025

THE GROWING CASE FOR MUSIC IN DEMENTIA CARE A practical session for professionals and family/personal caregivers on using personalized music to support people living with dementia - at home and in care settings. Participants will learn simple, safe steps to choose meaningful music, integrate it into daily routines and transitions, reduce stress, and strengthen connection. JUSTIN […]

Sundown Syndrome-Signs, Symptoms, and Steps to Help

Sundowning is a common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia-related illnesses that can be challenging for caregivers. This episode will explain sundowning and its symptoms; describe how it can be addressed; and provide practical steps caregivers can take. Speaker: Jeremy Koppel, MD Co-Director, Litwin-Zucker Center for the Study of Alzheimer’s Disease, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Member, […]