
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.
AFA offers professional trainings and educational workshops.ÂÂ AFA’s Continuing Education Workshops offer continuing education (CE) credits to licensed social workers, certified case managers, and other professionals across the US. To help individuals take a proactive approach to brain health, AFA has aÂÂ National Memory Screening ProgramÂÂ which provides, free, confidential memory screenings at sites across the country.
AFA operates aÂÂ 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.