NEW YORK (November 21, 2018)- With the growing popularity of at-home genetic testing kits as holiday gifts, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is advising consumers about what to know before taking a genetic test to learn health information. At-home genetic testing kits provide information about ancestry and, potentially, genetic risk for medical conditions. Use […]
Read MoreNEW YORK (November 19, 2018) — With more than 54 million Americans projected to travel at least 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips to families planning to travel with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease. “Thanksgiving is all about families coming together, […]
Read MoreNEW YORK (October 31, 2018) — “Tomorrow, November 1st, marks the beginning of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time where we work to increase understanding about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 5 million American families living with it. Alzheimer’s is a growing public health epidemic; it’s the sixth leading cause of death […]
Read MoreNEW YORK (October 29, 2018) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging individuals to be proactive about their brain health and wellness by getting a free, confidential memory screening this November as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Memory Screening Month. “Brain health needs to be part of an individual’s overall health […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know—First NEW YORK (October 5, 2018)—Persons wishing to learn their genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease —by way of an at-home genetic test—should first consider consulting with their doctor and a genetic counselor, according to a commentary authored by AFA’s Medical, Scientific & Memory Screening Advisory Board, among other recommendations aimed at […]
Read MoreNEW YORK (September 26, 2018)—Upon the passage of the fiscal year (FY) 2019 Health and Human Services (HHS) budget with an additional $425 million designated for Alzheimer’s disease research—bringing the federal funding to fight Alzheimer’s to a total of $2.34 billion—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) issued the following statement from Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., […]
Read MoreAugust 22, 2018 (New York, NY)—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America applauds the National Football League and its Commissioner, Roger Goodell, on their efforts to improve player safety with the enforcement of the new helmet-hitting rule, particularly given the strong opposition on the field. For years, studies have shown a relationship between sports-related injuries—and more seriously, […]
Read MoreProceeds will support local families living with Alzheimer’s disease NEW YORK (August 16, 2018) —The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), together with the Town of Babylon, will be hosting an “Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park” on Saturday, October 13th, from 10 am to 1 pm (rain date October 14th). The event will take […]
Read MoreNEW YORK (August 16, 2018)—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and Bluestone Physician Services announced that they will be offering complimentary memory screenings at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. AFA and Bluestone invite all to join them at the Fair and undergo a memory screening, which takes place from August 23 – September 3, […]
Read More23 Organizations in 15 States Receiving Grant Funds To Help Family Caregivers (July 10, 2018) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced that it has awarded $115,000 in grant funding to non-profit organizations to provide respite care services for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. 23 organizations in 15 states received […]
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