AFA

AFA

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Support AFA

Alzheimer’s changes everything, for the person diagnosed and their loved ones. In moments of fear and uncertainty, families turn to AFA for support. Your donation funds help and hope through the AFA Helpline, support groups, educational programs, community-based services, and research to bring us closer to effective treatments and a cure. Help us build a future where Alzheimer’s no longer has power over so many lives.

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We need your help!

The 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.

Please give generously!

Support AFA

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and funds research for better treatment and a cure.

If you are one of the nearly 15 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone, you are not alone and we’re here to help.

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The AFA Helpline

Speak with a licensed social worker

7 days/week,
9am – 9pm ET

Phone:
(866) 232-8484

Text:
(646) 586-5283

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Get The Help You Need 24/7

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

Speak with Allison,
AFA’s Virtual Helpline Assistant.

  • A free resource
  • Answers to hundreds of questions
  • Can create customized Help-Tickets

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TEAL, the signature color of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is used to represent Alzheimer’s awareness because it symbolizes clarity, support and hope.
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AFA Spousal Caregiving Research Study

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Want to learn more? Are you interested in participating?

Visit our study homepage »

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AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center

Join us for community/enrichment programming and memory screening programs!
Learn more »

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Online Training Courses

Our online courses and live webinars provide individuals, families and caregivers the knowledge, techniques and best practices needed to care for patients and loved ones. LSWs, certified case workers and other professionals can also earn CE credits for our courses.

Explore our courses →

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Virtual Memory Screenings

Free virtual memory screenings using your computer, smart phone or tablet. Simple, quick and noninvasive, screenings consist of a series of questions to test memory, language, thinking skills and other cognitive functions.

Schedule an appointment or learn more →