(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 […]
Read More“It’s Never Too Soon to Think About Healthy Aging” (December 30, 2019) — With people preparing their new year’s resolutions for 2020, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging people of all ages to make healthy aging a priority in the new year. “When it comes to healthy aging, it’s never too soon to […]
Read MoreAFA Applauds Increased Research Investment, Urges Enhanced Focus on Caregiver Support Services (December 19, 2019)—Upon the passage of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget for fiscal year (FY) 2020 with an additional $350 million designated for Alzheimer’s disease research—bringing federal funding to find an Alzheimer’s cure to a total of $2.82 billion—the Alzheimer’s Foundation of […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Tips for Families Affected by Alzheimer’s (December 12, 2019)— The holiday season often brings both joy and stress; planning and preparing for holiday celebrations, buying gifts and taking care of other last-minute details can all increase our stress levels. For people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, who are […]
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