(December 22, 2020)- As part of its end of year spending package, Congress approved passage of the Health and Human Services (HHS) budget for fiscal year (FY) 2021, which is expected to be signed by the President, with an additional $300 million designated for Alzheimer’s disease research at the National Institutes for Health (NIH)— bringing […]
Read MoreCharitable Gifts Can Make a Difference for People with Alzheimer’s and Your Finances Too (December 18, 2020)— As we are approaching the year’s end, it is a special time for charitable giving. It is a time to think of others, especially those who are less fortunate. Although this year has been difficult for many of […]
Read MoreWith the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing tips on how families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can adapt holiday gatherings to make them safe and dementia-friendly during the COVID-19 pandemic. “After the challenges of 2020, many families are really looking forward to some holiday cheer,” said Charles J. […]
Read MoreNational Contest to Award College Scholarships from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (December 9, 2020)— High school seniors impacted by Alzheimer’s disease can win up to $5,000 for college through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) national Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest. Students can enter the contest by visiting www.alzfdn.org/scholarship. The deadline […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America offering free virtual memory screenings and online memory tests (December 4, 2020)— As we approach year’s end and get ready to close out 2020, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging individuals to add “get a memory screening” to their “to-do” lists if they haven’t gotten screened yet this year. […]
Read MoreNonprofit receives $25,000 for innovative project to build visitation stations to help combat isolation (November 10, 2020)— Alzheimer’s Texas, an Austin-based nonprofit organization serving families affected by Alzheimer’s disease has been named the national winner of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) 2020 Anne & Irving Brodsky Innovation Grant. The grant will fund their “Within […]
Read MoreEmpire State Building, Willis Tower, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Mercedes Benz Superdome Among More than 300 Participating Landmarks in the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light the World in Teal initiative (November 5, 2020) —More than 300 landmarks in 49 American states and 10 other countries are going teal today to raise Alzheimer’s […]
Read More(October 30, 2020)—This November, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants everyone to know: Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging, early detection matters (get memory screenings), and lifestyle choices can reduce risk. Alzheimer’s disease currently affects more than 5.8 million Americans, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
Read MoreFree Virtual Memory Screenings Available to All from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (October 26, 2020)— Your brain is one of the most vital parts of your body-when was the last time you got a healthy brain checkup? As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging people […]
Read More(October 20, 2020) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will “Light the World in Teal” on November 5th to raise Alzheimer’s awareness as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. People and places around the globe are invited to take part in the annual awareness initiative and can learn more by visiting www.lighttheworldinteal.com. Teal is AFA’s […]
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