About AFA
Our History
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America was founded by a consortium of organizations to fill the gap that existed on a national level to assure quality of care and excellence in service to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and to their caregivers and families.
Our focus is
"Caring for the Nation...One Person at a Time."
AFA unites more than 1,400 member organizations from coast-to-coast that are dedicated to meeting the educational, social, emotional and practical needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and their caregivers and families. Under AFA's umbrella, these organizations collaborate on education, resources, program design and implementation, fundraising campaigns, and advocacy—all resulting in better care for those affected by the disease.
AFA believes that by raising awareness of the disease and educating healthcare professionals and the public at large, we will:
- Help remove the stigma of the disease
- Lead to early detection and proper treatment
- Prompt greater utilization of community resources
- Ultimately improve quality of life
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