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Welcome to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
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.
Help Options
The AFA Helpline
Speak with a licensed social worker
7 days/week,
9am – 9pm ET
Phone:
(866) 232-8484
Text:
(646) 586-5283
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
Intro Video
AFA Spousal Caregiving Research Study
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AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center
Join us for community/enrichment programming and memory screening programs!
Learn more »
Featured Programs
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.
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.
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What happens if your loved one with a dementia-related illness can no longer make legal decisions?
The time to plan is before that moment arrives.
Read The Full Feature in Alzheimer's Today Magazine:
alzfdn.org/legal-planning-peace-of-mind-for-the-road-ahead/
#Alzheimers #dementia #legal #Planning #estateplanning #ALZFDN
It began with the smallest of things. A forgotten name, a place that wouldn’t come to mind — the kinds of memory lapses that are easy to dismiss, especially for someone in his mid-70s.
But for Bill Ritter, they felt different.
Over his 25 years behind the anchor desk at WABC-TV, Channel 7 New York Eyewitness News, the veteran journalist had built a career distilling the details of the most complicated stories with clarity and precision. So when those moments became harder to ignore, he and his wife, Kathleen Friery, embarked on a years-long medical journey that ultimately ended with an early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
people.com/inside-bill-ritters-journey-to-an-alzheimers-diagnosis-exclusive-12029092
#Alzheimers #dementia #brainhealth #aging #stigma #BillRitter #memory #ALZFDN
people.com
Bill Ritter and wife Kathleen Friery share with PEOPLE how early memory lapses led to his early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis after years of testing and doctor visits.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America awarded a grant to nonprofit Midway Ventures, which aims to make Atlanta communities more dementia-friendly through education.
www.11alive.com/article/news/community/henry-county-alzheimers-plant-therapy-program-midway-ventu...
#alzheimers #dementia #research #Programs #Resources #Grant #Atlanta #education #ALZFDN
Meet a pair of New York sports legends at AFA Family Fun Day on Sat. 9/19. New York Mets icon Dwight Gooden and New York Jets superstar Wayne Chrebet will be on hand to sign autographs at the AFA Long Island Alzheimer's Education & Resource Center in Amityville for a day of sports and family fun.
Register for Free: alzfdn.org/familyfunday
#brainhealth #longisland #Amityville #familyfun #ALZFDN #JETS #METS #NYJets #NYMets #DwightGooden #WayneChrebet #hofstra @nymetsfanpage @New York Mets Fanatics @mets @nyjets @docgooden16 @waynejchrebet
www.alzfdn.org
Celebrate Grandparents Appreciation Month with a day of multi-generational family fun -- plus free memory screenings, and the opportunity to participate in the Center’s services, including art and p...
Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to announce that the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, NJ has agreed to light up in teal this November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness. We thank the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for joining in our ever-growing "Light The World In Teal" movement.
For more information on how you can participate in this largest ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: www.LightTheWorldInTeal.com
#alzheimers #dementia #Teal #Awareness #November #ALZFDN
#LightTheWorldInTeal #brainhealth #HardRock #HardRockAC #AtlanticCity
Alzheimer’s Foundation on X
Kaylie Glenn, founder of the Day By Day Project will be speaking at our free caregiver conference in Cleveland on 7-16
Register: http://alzfdn.org/event/Cleveland-oh/
#alzheimers #dementia #caregiver #alzfdn #cleveland #ohio
Fireworks and gatherings are July 4th staples but can cause challenges for someone with dementia. Follow the F.O.U.R. steps to create a dementia-friendly 4th of July: https://alzfdn.org/f-o-u-r-steps-to-celebrate-july-4th-in-a-dementia-friendly-manner/
#July4th #alzfdn #dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease
Faith-based traditions can be an impactful way to help someone with dementia spark a connection. Alzheimer's TODAY magazine explains how here: https://alzfdn.org/keeping-the-faith/
#dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #alzfdn
We’re honored that our commitment to financial responsibility & transparency resulted in earning Charity Navigator's highest rating for the 11th straight year. Give with confidence & support the fight against Alzheimer's at http://alzfdn.org/donate!
#alzfdn #alzheimers #dementia
