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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Calls on the Trump Administration to Increase Alzheimer’s Research Spending
February 01, 2017 12:31 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Feb. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)—a national non-profit organization, that unites more than 2,600 member organizations nationwide, in the goal...
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Deadline Approaching: AFA ‘Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness’ College Scholarship Essay Competition
January 17, 2017 09:27 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease—which currently affects more than 5 million Americans—continues to rise, a growing number of teens are facing the...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Celebrates 15th Anniversary With 15-State Educational Tour
January 10, 2017 13:02 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 1980, Anne Brodsky was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. At the time, there was little information on the illness and nowhere to turn for guidance...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces 2016 Dementia Care Professional of the Year
November 10, 2016 10:03 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK , Nov. 10, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) Dementia Care Professionals of America (DCPA) division is proud to announce that Heather McKay, M.S.,...
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Olympic Gold Medalist Speaks Out During National Alzheimer’s and Family Caregiver’s Month
November 02, 2016 13:05 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olympic gold medalist, Jeff Henderson, is using his notoriety to make a difference. Trading the medal podium for a chair, Henderson is helping to advocate...
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Landmarks Around the World Turn Teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness
October 20, 2016 10:41 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is the sixth most common cause of death in the United States, and the...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Kmart® Pharmacy Team Up
October 18, 2016 08:00 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide optimal care and services to individuals...