STATUS: Open / Talk to a licensed social worker 7 days/week 9 – 9 ET. We take calls, texts, or chats in 90+ languages to help those in need.

CLIENTS SERVED:  Dementia patients and their families & caregivers

DESCRIPTION: 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.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS: 

AFA’s National Toll-Free Helpline:  AFA’s Helpline is available 7 days a week. Alzheimer’s and dementia don’t take a day off, so neither do we. Our Helpline is staffed entirely by licensed, dementia-trained social workers because we understand that when you need help, you want a qualified professional on the other end of the line. We take calls, texts, or chats in 90+ languages to help those in need.

Caregiver Support Groups:  Our licensed, dementia trained social workers lead weekly support groups by phone. These support groups give caregivers a place to connect and share and be reminded that they are not alone.

Facts and Tips for Caregivers:  When caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, knowledge is power. AFA has compiled a list of facts about Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as tips for caregivers.  These helpful articles provide caregivers with the tools and knowledge they need.

Care Connection Webinar Series:  AFA’s Care Connection webinars provide helpful tips and information from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia care, free of charge. Topics range from caregiving tips and tricks, to reducing one’s risk, to family dynamics, and everything in between. These webinars take place on the second Thursday of every month.

The AFA Teal Room:  The AFA Teal Room is a virtual space where individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners can enjoy therapeutic programing, such as music, art, dance/movement therapy, and more. Videos are posted daily here.

The Apartment: A Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home: The Apartment is a prototype dementia-friendly living space, located in AFA’s headquarters in NYC. The Apartment combines mindful design with the latest technologies to show how people can create a space for their loved one which maintains their independence for as long as possible. A video tour of the apartment is available, which highlights all the relevant features, and paper guides with details are available on request.

Alzheimer’s TODAY Magazine: Alzheimer’s TODAY is AFA’s magazine for caregivers or others interested in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Each issue is full of helpful and uplifting articles. An Alzheimer’s TODAY subscription is free of charge, thanks to AFA donors.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit the website at https://alzfdn.org