(April 29, 2021)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is inviting senior citizens across the country to get a free virtual memory screening this May as part of Older Americans Month. Appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or clicking here. Screenings take just a few minutes and are a conducted by a […]
Read More(March 30, 2021)— Stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can have long-term health impacts as well if you don’t take steps to manage it constructively. For individuals who face the stressful task of caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, which has been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) […]
Read More“Dancing with Granddad – An Alzheimer’s Story for Children and Their Families” Available in English and Spanish (March 23, 2021)— To help adults discuss Alzheimer’s disease with young children in an age-appropriate way, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has published Dancing with Granddad: An Alzheimer’s Story for Children and Their Families in both English […]
Read MoreNew Funding Will Accelerate Research and Expand Participants to Include Those with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Family Members of Individuals with Alzheimer’s (February 18, 2021) — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded a $250,000 grant to NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, in Mineola, to expand and accelerate research being conducted to uncover the underlying […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Helpline Open Seven Days a Week to Provide Support, Assistance and Answers to Questions (February 18, 2021)— With severe winter storms causing significant hardships for millions of people in Texas, Oklahoma and other areas, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is informing residents in the affected areas that the AFA Helpline […]
Read MoreGrant Will Help Fund Study Examining Links Between Behavior and Cognitive Function with the Goal of Earlier Detection of Dementia-Related Illnesses (February 17, 2021)- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded a $50,000 research grant to the Gateway Community Service Board in Brunswick, GA to help fund a study exploring the links between behavior […]
Read MoreFree Webinar February 5th sponsored by Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (February 2, 2021)—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will be holding a free webinar this Friday, February 5th, at 1:00pm EST – Managing COVID-19: Special Issues Facing Families Impacted By Alzheimer’s. Individuals can learn more or register by clicking here. The webinar will be led […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “AFA Teal Room” offers music, art, fitness, dance and movement programs and more every day free of charge (January 22, 2021)—To help individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers continue to stay active and engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has created the “AFA Teal […]
Read MoreNew Recommendation from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board (January 21, 2021)–The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board is urging all individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and their family caregivers to get the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as they are able to do so. […]
Read More(December 23, 2020) — Upon the President signing the Promoting Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act (S3703/HR6813) into law, which passed with unanimous bipartisan support in Congress, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the following statement: “This is a valuable step to protect individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses from harm, fraud […]
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