Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Helpful Information for Family Caregivers to Consider to Help Keep Their Loved Ones with Dementia Safe and Comfortable (October 30, 2019) — With Americans getting ready to celebrate Halloween, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering safety tips for family caregivers to protect their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America extending weekend hours for its National Toll-Free Helpline Starting this Saturday (September 30, 2019): The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is expanding the weekend hours of its National Toll-Free Helpline, starting this Saturday. The helpline, which is available seven days a week, provides individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers with […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips For Family Caregivers to Help Protect Their Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s NEW YORK (September 3, 2019) — With Hurricane Dorian approaching the southeastern United States, potentially bringing dangerous winds, rain and flooding in the coming days, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important emergency preparedness […]
Read More(August 20, 2019)- This time of year can clock in among the most stressful with millions of families about to send kids back to school. For those heads of households who are also caring for a senior family member, the stress level can be intense. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants to take this calm […]
Read More(August 13, 2019) – The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) today announced a $100,000 grant to NYU Winthrop Hospital for a research project aimed at uncovering the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease and developing new treatments. The cutting-edge research will reengineer human cells, collected through a single voluntary blood test, to behave like brain neurons, […]
Read MoreWith Dangerous Heat Wave Affecting Many Parts of the US, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Information to Help Families Keep Their Loved Ones Safe (New York-July 19, 2019): As states across America deal with a dangerous heat wave projected to bring heat indexes above 110 degrees to some areas, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) […]
Read More(July 10, 2019)—There’s no better time to embrace soccer than right now as the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team just won its fourth World Cup title on Sunday, celebrated by a ticker tape parade today in New York City. Soccer is a not only a favorite sport and pastime for people all over the world […]
Read MoreNew bill would increase funding for Alzheimer’s research and caregiver support services (June 24, 2019)– The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY3) and Congressman Peter King (R-NY2) announced new, bipartisan legislation to help increase federal funding for Alzheimer’s disease research. Congressmen Suozzi and King, working with AFA, are sponsoring the legislation, which […]
Read More(May 21, 2019): With AAA projecting nearly 43 million Americans to travel this Memorial Day weekend, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to families traveling with someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. “Traveling can still be enjoyable for families affected by Alzheimer’s, but adaptations may need to be […]
Read More(May 1, 2019)– With Older Americans Month beginning today, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing brain health and healthy aging tips to seniors for use during May and throughout the year. “Seniors are a valuable part of our communities. As we recognize them during Older Americans Month, it’s important to highlight steps that […]
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