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➡️ Sign up for Dementia Care Professional Trainings & Educational Workshops starting February 21!
🔗 Learn more: https://alzfdn.org/dementia-care-professional-trainings/
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This week in @TopChefVIP2 the chefs opened their hearts by remembering their mothers. @arturopenicheof broke down in tears when he remembered his mother with Alzheimer’s. “She no longer knows who I am, but I do know who she is.”
https://morningexpress.in/top-chef-vip-2-arturo-peniche-breaks-down-in-tears-when-he-remembers-his-mother-with-alzheimers/
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Dementia is likely a 'modern disease' because there are so few mentions of severe memory loss in ancient Greek and Roman medical texts, researchers have claimed regarding a thought-provoking new study.
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Why Romans didn't get dementia - study finds it is a 'modern disease'
Ancient Greeks recognised that ageing commonly brought memory issues - today diagnosed as 'mild cognitive impairment', ...
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🔥 Agronin, the author of The End of Old Age: Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life, knows that older, healthy brains have strengths, and that significant decline is not inevitable.
🔗 Alz. Today's article link is in the bio.
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➡️ Ann Wyatt, MSW, stands as a staunch supporter of enhanced care for individuals grappling with dementia. With 75% eventually residing in nursing homes, her extensive observations have propelled her advocacy for palliative care. 💙 In a landscape where a cure remains elusive, prioritizing quality care becomes paramount. 🌿 Let's unite in championing improved quality of life for patients and their families.
🔗 Read more from our latest edition of Alz. Today: alzfdn.org/palliative-care-through-a-dementia-lens/
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📞 AFA's Helpline (866-232-8484) offers vital assistance and guidance to families across the nation. With 15 million family caregivers, the demand for support is constant. Extend a helping hand to those in need. Support us today.
➡️ Donate here: alzfdn.org/donate/
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🧠 TIP NO.3 ⬇️
Set realistic goals and go slow. Everything cannot be resolved at once, nor does it need to be. Don’t hold yourself to unrealistic expectations. Prioritize, set practical goals, do your best to achieve them, and take things one day at a time.
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➡️ Hey Alabama! Join us for a professional training FREE IN-PERSON event, on May 8, tailored to empower healthcare professionals in navigating the complexities of dementia care. 🧠 From enhancing communication skills to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, we're dedicated to equipping you with the tools to make a meaningful impact.
🔗 Register here: alzfdn.org/event/afa-partners-in-care-2024/
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➡️ Sharing personal experiences is one of the most impactful ways to raise awareness and understanding about #dementia. We’re grateful to support @maxlugavere and his new documentary @leb_film.
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