AFA offers a variety of educational materials, support groups and information for family caregivers, as well as training for healthcare professionals. Click below to learn more about our caregiver resources.
View Caregiving ResourcesThe direct costs of caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias is estimated at over $200 billion. These costs are projected to soar to $1.1 trillion by 2050. AFA awards grants to its member organizations for caregiving services and supports, as well as research toward a cure.
Donate TodayEighty-six (86) percent of the monies we raise goes directly into programs and services such as our National Toll-Free Helpline, which provides counseling, educational information and referrals to local services; our free educational conferences; our National Memory Screening Program; professional education and training; grants for research, respite care and direct care programs at our member organizations; and our young leadership programs.
Donate Now🌺 Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mother figures.
➡️ Donate here: https://alzfdn.org/donate/
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➡️ This Friday, May 17th at 1PM ET: Discover Medicare's Annual Wellness Visit secrets! Learn about vital cognitive screenings, early memory issue detection, and how non-Medicare individuals can access screenings.
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/KNQTU
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🌸 Celebrating Mother’s Day with a Loved One Living with Dementia? Here are 5 Heartwarming Tips! From handmade cards to therapeutic flowers, make the day special. Check out the full article for more ideas!
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➡️ Connect with pros, explore resources, and learn about our partners' services. Drop by for a snack or stay for the whole event — we can't wait to connect!
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➡️ In 2024, your contributions have enabled AFA to host over 100 programs for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
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➡️ Amazing Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day in Washington, DC meeting with lawmakers to advocate for additional funding for Alzheimer’s research and the resilient caregivers who put countless hours into caring for those affected by Alzheimer’s. 🙏🏽 Grateful to all of our volunteers, as well as the legislators and their staff members who took the time to meet with us.
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Prayers for a Cure and Everyone who have been affected with this Horrible Disease 🙏🙏🙏
➡️ Amazing Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day in Washington, DC meeting with lawmakers to advocate for additional funding for Alzheimer's research and the resilient caregivers who put countless hours into caring for those affected by Alzheimer's. 🙏🏽 Grateful to all of our volunteers, as well as the legislators and their staff members who took the time to meet with us.
#alzheimer #capitolhill #caregiver #advocacy #research #dementia #alzfdn #alzfoundation
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On Friday, May 30 @ 1PM ET: Rethinking The Stigma of Alzheimer’s! How do we break down the stigma surrounding dementia; steps society can take to become more dementia-friendly; and how to continue creating meaningful experiences for individuals living with dementia. Featuring Dr. Jennifer Carson.
Registration is free: www.crowdcast.io/c/hbg2pcr8vtf9
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A substance naturally occurring in pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts can improve memory and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, a new study conducted at the University of Copenhagen concludes.
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Naturally occurring substance in pomegranates may improve treatment of Alzheimer's disease
A substance naturally occurring in pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts can improve memory and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, a new study conducted at the University of Copenhagen concludes.0 CommentsComment on Facebook