Alzheimer's Foundation of America is excited to announce that Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA will light up in teal, this Monday, November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness. A big thank-you to the Philadelphia Eagles for again participating in our record-setting "Light The World In Teal" movement. For more information on how you can participate in this largest ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eC8kri2r #alzheimers #dementia #Teal #Awareness #November #ALZFDN #LightTheWorldInTeal #brainhealth #LincolnFinancial #Philadelphia #Eagles #LincolnFinancialField #Pennsylvania #stadium #NFL #Football
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Non-profit Organization Management
Care, Education, Research - Together we can make a difference!
About us
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (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." AFA unites more than 2,000 member organizations from coast-to-coast that are dedicated to meeting the educational, social, emotional and practical needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and their caregivers and families. Under AFA's umbrella, these organizations collaborate on education, resources, best practices and advocacy —all resulting in better care for those affected by the disease. AFA believes that by raising awareness of the disease and educating healthcare professionals and the public at large, we will: help remove the fear and denial surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, lead to early detection and proper treatment, prompt greater utilization of community resources and ultimately improve quality of life.
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http://www.alzfdn.org
External link for Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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- Non-profit Organization Management
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Advocacy, Dementia Care Professionals Training, Student (Teens and College) Programs and Resources, Social Services Counseling, Educating America Tour, and Alzheimer's
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322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, 10001, US
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149 Schleigel Blvd
Amityville, New York 11701, US
Updates
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to announce that The Railway Exchange - Chicago at 224 S. Michigan Ave will light up in teal this Monday, November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness. A big thank-you to JLL Real Estate for participating in our record-setting "Light The World In Teal" movement. For more information on how you can participate in this largest ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eC8kri2r #alzheimers #dementia #Teal #Awareness #November #ALZFDN #LightTheWorldInTeal #brainhealth #TheRailwayExchange #JLL #Chicago #Illinois #Skyline
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to announce that Longfellow Bridge will light up the River Charles in teal between Boston and Cambridge on November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness. A big thank-you to the Longfellow Bridge for again participating in our record-setting "Light The World In Teal" movement. For more information on how you can participate in this largest ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eC8kri2r #alzheimers #dementia #Teal #Awareness #November #ALZFDN #LightTheWorldInTeal #brainhealth #Longfellow #longfellowbridge #Boston ##Cambridge #Massachusetts #bridge Boston.com
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Here’s what you need to know about Lewy body dementia (LBD), from symptoms to treatments and celebrities such as Patrick Stewart, who were diagnosed with the condition. https://lnkd.in/e9bU4Ve8 #dementia #alzheimers #brainhealth #LewyBody #PatrickStewart #StarTrek #alzfdn
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to announce that LSU Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA will light up in teal this November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness. A big thank-you to Louisiana State University for again participating in our record-setting "Light The World In Teal" movement. For more information on how you can participate in this largest ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eC8kri2r #alzheimers #dementia #Teal #Awareness #November #ALZFDN #LightTheWorldInTeal #brainhealth #TigerStadium #LSU #LSUTigers #BatonRouge #Lousiana #LousinanaState #stadium #NCAA #Football
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Patrick Stewart, actor known for iconic roles of Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, dies at 86 The beloved star of both the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises died Wednesday in Los Angeles following diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. https://lnkd.in/eGgjQ2mD #alzheimers #dementia #lewybody #StarTrek #PatrickStewart #alzfdn
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Nearly 3 in 4 former National Football League (NFL) players who died between 2008 and 2023 likely had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a new study suggested. CTE is a neurodegenerative disease associated with repetitive head impacts that can only be definitively diagnosed after death. https://lnkd.in/ep8p9R9k #CTE #brainhealth #dementia #football #NFL #research #Braininjury #ALZFDN
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Country music superstar Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, will share their family’s personal experience with dementia on Nov 18 at the AFA Nashville Caregiver Conference. This conversation is titled: Caregiver Voices: Strength, Love, and Resilience. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America's free event in Nashville, TN will take place Wednesday, 11/18, at the Southwestern Conference Center. To Register: https://lnkd.in/gWD6KSGx #Alzheimers #dementia #conference #Nashville #TN #caregiving #caregiver #ALZFDN #JasonAldean
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to announce that The Glen Huntington Bandshell in Boulder Creek Park (Boulder, CO) will light up in teal this November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness. A big thank-you to the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department for participating in our record-setting "Light The World In Teal" movement. For more information on how you can participate in this largest ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eC8kri2r #alzheimers #dementia #Teal #Awareness #November #ALZFDN #LightTheWorldInTeal #brainhealth #GlenHuntingtonBandshell #BoulderCreekPark #Boulder #Colorado #bandshell
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to announce that Big Four Bridge in Louisville, KY will again light up in teal this November 2nd for Alzheimer's Awareness. A big thank-you to Waterfront Park in Louisville for again participating in our record-setting "Light The World In Teal" movement. For more information on how you can participate in this largest ever light up for Alzheimer's, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eC8kri2r #alzheimers #dementia #Teal #Awareness #November #ALZFDN #LightTheWorldInTeal #brainhealth #bigfourbridgelouisville #BigFourBridge #Louisville #Kentucky #bridge #bigfour
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