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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.
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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.
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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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The first symptom Emma Heming Willis noticed in her husband Bruce before he was diagnosed with dementia was the return of a condition the actor had struggled with during childhood. In 2023, the Willis family confirmed that the actor had frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a rarer form of the disease that, according to estimates, affects around 60,000 people in the United States.
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Emma Heming reveals the first symptom she noticed before Bruce's dementia diagnosis
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In 2023, the Willis family confirmed that the actor had frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a rarer form of the disease that, according to estimates, affects around 60,000 people in the United States, UNIL...
A diagnosis of early Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t mean your brain stops functioning. “Some people think there’s nothing they can do, that the ship has sailed, but that’s really not true,” says Stephanie Nothelle, MD, an associate professor of medicine who specializes in geriatric care at Johns Hopkins Medicine Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.
That’s because the brain has neuroplasticity, the ability to form new connections and reorganize existing ones throughout life. Neuroplasticity allows the brain to continue adapting, even while Alzheimer’s disease gradually damages brain cells.
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8 Activities That Support Brain Health With Alzheimer’s Disease
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Activities that stimulate the brain, encourage movement, and help you connect with others may promote cognitive function and support quality of life with Alzheimer's.
A study published Aug. 5 in The Open Neurology Journal Access found that adults with normal blood pressure, no diabetes and no history of smoking between the ages of 45 and 65 lived dementia-free nearly 13 years longer than adults with all three risk factors.
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Avoiding 3 things may delay dementia risk by 13 years | CNN
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How you manage three health factors may affect your risk of developing dementia sooner rather than later, a new study has found.
A new program aims to help dementia patients and their caregivers connect through activities they can do together.
Caregivers often struggle to find meaningful activities for loved ones living with dementia. Sylvia Dennis Wray with Midway Ventures, says plant therapy can provide a new option for families.
With the help of a $6,000 grant from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Dennis-Wray will launch the new programs through Henry County Senior Services in September. Organizers hope to have 80 families participate in the program.
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New Henry County program uses plant therapy to support dementia patients and caregivers
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Organizers hope to have 80 families participate in the program.
Emma Heming Willis, wife of movie star Bruce Willis, joined lawmakers in the California Capitol to push for passage of a bill that would track cases of frontotemporal degeneration, the type of dementia her husband has. The bill, authored by Sen. Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, would require the California Department of Public Health to collect data on FTD.
The department already collects data on Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis, among other illnesses.
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WATCH: Bruce Willis' wife advocates for passage of dementia bill
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(The Center Square) – Emma Heming Willis, wife of movie star Bruce Willis, joined lawmakers in the California Capitol on Monday to push for passage of a bill that wouldAlzheimer’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/
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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/
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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/
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