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The Alzheimer's Foundation of America provides care and services for people living with Alzheimer's disease, and it also helps the families of those affected by the disease.

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Mission, Values, & History

The mission of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.

The commitment of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to those we serve is derived from the collaboration of our leadership, seasoned staff, strategic partners, and loyal supporters.

Together, our work is guided by these core values:

Dedication to compassionate care

Commitment to innovation, diversity, education, and research

Culture of collaboration and philanthropy with the highest ethical standards

AFA was founded in 2002 by a caregiver whose mother lived with Alzheimer's disease from 1980-1992. At that time, there was little information available and nowhere to turn for support. His goal was to make sure that no other family living with Alzheimer's disease would have to go through the journey alone.

AFA was created to be that resource for families in their time of need. AFA operates a National Toll-Free Helpline (866-232-8484), staffed entirely by licensed social workers, which provides support and assistance to callers, as well as connect them with resources in their area, no matter where in the United States they live. The helpline has grown into a seven-day a week service. AFA's national network of more than 2,000 member organizations serves families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses in each of the fifty states.

To help individuals take a proactive approach to brain health, AFA has a National Memory Screening Program which provides, free, confidential memory screenings at sites across the country. What began as a program on a single day in November has grown into a year-round service which has screened more than 5 million people to date.

AFA also works with professional caregivers and dementia-care settings to provide them with additional training and continuing education to elevate the level of care they provide on a daily basis. AFA has trained and educated more than 20,000 individuals through its professional training and community education programs.

Click here to learn more about AFA (links to a pdf).

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Mission, Values, & History | Alzheimer's Foundation of America

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AFA's mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.

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The foundation was started by a man who cared for his mother who had Alzheimer's for twelve years

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The AFA has provided over 13,000 healthcare professionals with training for care regarding patients with dementia and alzheimers.

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4.) The Foundation Has a Large Number of Research Projects.

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4.) The Foundation Has a Large Number of Research Projects.

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- Improving early detection.

- Treating hallucination and aggressive behaviors.

- Minority outreach.

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5.) They Promote and Explain Ways to Avoid Getting The Disease. 

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5.) They Promote and Explain Ways to Avoid Getting The Disease. 

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Ex.) On their website they have a top ten list of things to do to deter the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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There is nothing incriminating about this foundation and its leaders, it is a wholesome and caring foundation that provides important research and screening for people in America.

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- The AFA has an annual golf tournament that raises money for Alzheimer's research.
- They provide screening all over the country, they call it the Educating America Tour

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The AFA offers a scholarship to the young students of America, it is an essay competition that has multiple rewards.

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If a group is looking to spread the awareness of Alzheimer's the AFA will give them a grant.

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These are the ratings from charity navigator.

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They have a program to promote and encourage people to get screened for dementia and alzheimer's disease.

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“Alzheimer's Foundation of America.” Alzheimer's Foundation of America, alzfdn.org/.

“Alzheimer's Foundation of America: Uncle Sam.” YouTube, 30 July 2017, youtu.be/iQHEJDpRxZk.

“Rating for Alzheimer's Foundation of America.” Charity Navigator, www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10791.

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Alzheimer's Foundation of America:  Uncle Sam

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12.) Breakdown of Contributions and Expenses

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12.) Breakdown of Contributions and Expenses