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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Encourages Individuals to Get a Free Memory Screening This November During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
October 29, 2018 15:26 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging individuals to be proactive about their brain health and wellness by getting a free,...
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Genetic Testing: Thinking About An At-Home Test for Alzheimer’s Risk Gene?
October 05, 2018 15:24 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Persons wishing to learn their genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease —by way of an at-home genetic test—should first consider consulting with their doctor...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Praises Passage of $2.34 Billion in Federal Funding for Alzheimer’s Disease Research to HHS in FY2019
September 26, 2018 18:46 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upon the passage of the fiscal year (FY) 2019 Healthy and Human Services (HHS) budget with an additional $425 million designated for Alzheimer’s disease...
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Landmarks Around the World to “Go Teal” on November 8th for AFA’s “Light the World in Teal” Alzheimer’s Awareness Campaign
August 27, 2018 12:08 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
One World Trade Center, Madison Square Garden, LAX Airport, Country Music Hall of Fame and Wrigley Building Among the Approximately 200 Landmarks “Going Teal” to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness NEW YORK,...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Praises Efforts of NFL to Improve Safety with New Helmet-Hitting Rule
August 22, 2018 10:05 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America applauds the National Football League and its Commissioner, Roger Goodell, on their efforts to improve player safety...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Awards College Scholarships to Students Impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease
July 02, 2018 12:21 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, July 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America recently awarded $30,000 in scholarships to 30 high school students from 25 states across the country who submitted...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Statement on Senate Appropriations Committee Approval of FY 2019 Funding Increase for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
June 29, 2018 10:10 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, June 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a package that includes a $425 million increase in funding for Alzheimer’s disease research at the National...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Encourages Individuals to Obtain Memory Screenings During Older Americans Month
May 10, 2018 09:16 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, May 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- May is Older Americans Month, and as part of that, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging individuals to get a free memory screening...
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Kmart Pharmacy Joins Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Raise Awareness and Offer Free Memory Screenings Nationwide this May
April 26, 2018 09:26 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, April 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and Kmart Pharmacy are continuing their strong collaboration in 2018, as Kmart will conduct free memory...
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Alzheimer’s Virtual Reality Sensory Experience Featured at Upcoming ASA Workshop
March 23, 2018 09:31 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)—in collaboration with Greener Media—is hosting a workshop titled, "What Would You Do: A Sensory...