Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Advice for Essential Workers When They Come Home to Their Loved One (April 7, 2020)— Every day, there are men and women leaving their homes to provide essential services during the coronavirus pandemic, putting themselves at risk to do their jobs. For those who also live with someone who has […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Tips to Families Affected by Alzheimer’s (April 3, 2020)— As many nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care settings close their doors to outsiders for safety reasons amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is proving tips on how families can still stay connected with […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Tips on Adapting Daily Routines (March 31, 2020)— The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is disrupting many parts of daily life for everyone, but those challenges are magnified for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in daily routines can lead to anxiety, confusion, agitation and/or discomfort, which is why the Alzheimer’s […]
Read More(March 26, 2020)— As millions of families across the country balance the responsibilities of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease with the ongoing changes caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing tips to help caregivers lower their stress levels. “Reducing stress is always important for caregivers, and […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Details Easy, Cognitively Stimulating Activities Caregivers Can Do at Home with Their Loved Ones (March 23, 2020)— As the Coronavirus outbreak forces many families to stay confined at home, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing families affected by Alzheimer’s disease with information about simple therapeutic activities they can do […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Helpline Open Seven Days a Week to Help Answer Caregiver Questions (March 18, 2020)— The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is causing disruptions to normal routines and requiring many people to isolate, particularly higher risk individuals such as senior citizens and those with serious health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Foundation […]
Read MoreMarch 9, 2020 – If you are family caregiver of a person living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related illness, preventing the spread of illness is important, particularly as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to make headlines. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is sharing personal care recommendations to help guard against infection. “For starters, be […]
Read More(February 10, 2020) – The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has launched a new chat feature through its Alzheimer’s Helpline that allows licensed social workers to provide assistance and support to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses in 90 different languages. “Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t recognize language barriers, ethnic or geographical boundaries: It impacts […]
Read More(February 4, 2020): With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering helpful information on ways families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can celebrate and strengthen their relationships. “It is important to have people to love and care about, especially when it comes to family. To feel loved is one […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces First Stops On National Tour to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness and Connect Communities with Information (January 22, 2020)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced the first stops for its 2020 Educating America Tour, which will travel across the United States to connect communities with information about Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving and […]
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