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👋🏽 Hey Idaho ➡️ We are coming next week with our sixth Educating America Tour Alzheimer's & Caregiver Conference. Don't forget to register below.
🔗 Registration link: https://alzfdn.org/event/boise-id/
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The Alzheimer's Foundation is hosting a Caregiving Educational Conference on July 18 in Boise ID. Its free and open to the public. Participants will learn from experts in brain health, caregiving and self-care.
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to offer free event in Boise • Idaho Capital Sun
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting the Alzheimer’s and Caregiving Educational Conference in Boise, Idaho.
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➡️ Help empower independence for those with dementia! This Independence Day, donate to AFA to make a difference.
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Fireworks and loud noises create unique challenges for people with dementia on Independence Day. Address them by following these four July 4th caregiver tips. #July4th #July4thFireworks #alzfdn #dementia #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #dementiacare
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Fireworks, Explosions, and Large Gatherings Can Be Distressing for Someone Living with Dementia (June 27, 2024)— Fir...
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For many seniors, the golden years are the loneliest. But not for the man you're about to meet. He makes new friends every day despite his battle with advanced dementia. Here's CBS News ' On the Road with Steve Hartman with a special segment.
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👋🏽 Hey Idaho! ➡️ We are coming next week with our sixth Educating America Tour Alzheimer's & Caregiver Conference. Don't forget to register below.
🔗 Registration link: alzfdn.org/event/boise-id/
#alzheimer #dementia #idaho #boise #caregiver #conference #alzheimers
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Best of luck to this conference!
Former Governor of Wisconsin Marty Schreiber gives some advice for anyone who is providing care to a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Marty’s late wife, Elaine, lived with Alzheimer’s for nearly 20 years until her death in 2022. Marty provides information about new developments in treating Alzheimer’s Disease and what that can mean for caregivers.
www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend/coping-with-alzheimers-disease
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Former Governor of Wisconsin Marty Schreiber joins the show today to give some advice for anyone who is providing care to a loved one who has Alzheimer’s.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
‘It comes for your very soul’: How Alzheimer’s undid my dazzling, creative wife in her 40s
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‘It comes for your very soul’: how Alzheimer’s undid my dazzling, creative wife in her 40s
The long read: By the time my wife got a diagnosis, her long and harrowing deterioration had already begun. By the end, I was in awe of her1 CommentComment on Facebook
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The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is hosting a Caregiving Educational Conference from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 18 at the Springhill Suites Boise. The conference is free and open to the public. It is an opportunity for participants to learn from experts in Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving and self-care.
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to offer free event in Boise • Idaho Capital Sun
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting the Alzheimer’s and Caregiving Educational Conference in Boise, Idaho.0 CommentsComment on Facebook