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May 14, 2013 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Hosts Free Conference in New York
‘5 Boroughs Concepts in Care’ Event Offers Caregiving Strategies and Solutions
NEW YORK (May 14, 2013) –The rising number of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers often feel alone and unequipped to handle the daily challenges the brain disorder can bring. To offset this, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will offer a hands-on opportunity for people to gain support and practical skills at its free “5 Boroughs Concepts in Care Conference” in New York on June 26.
April 25, 2013 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces College Scholarship Winner, Runners-Up
Teen Thanks Father for Gift of Dance, Life Lessons in Winning Essay
NEW YORK (April 25, 2013) – It began with a contra-dance that transported the reader to an old town hall, and, just as quickly, it grounded the reader in the realities of living with a parent who has Alzheimer’s disease. That was the power of an essay written by Jadend Russell-Johnson that netted the Maine teenager the $5,000 award in the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) 2013 AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness College Scholarship competition.
February 21, 2013 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces Teens Video Contest Winners
NEW YORK, NY – One teen suggests using laughter to help cope with the daily challenges of Alzheimer’s disease; another challenges people to “get out of their comfort zone” and “walk with their loved one” with the brain disorder. These are the compelling and heartfelt messages relayed in the winning videos for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) third annual AFA Teens Video Competition.
February 6, 2013 - Alzheimer's Foundation of America CEO Eric Hall Resigns
Executive VP Carol Steinberg Named Acting CEO
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer's Foundation of America ( AFA) Board Chairman Bert E. Brodsky announced today that Eric J. Hall, AFA’s founding CEO and president, resigned effective February 1.
January 7, 2013 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Annual College Scholarship
Competition Provides Outlet to Educate, Engage Youth About Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK, NY – For many teenagers, nothing in their lives prepares them for close encounters with an illness that seems so far-removed from their youth – Alzheimer’s disease. Yet the number of teens who witness this brain disorder in their own families or communities continues to grow along with the escalating incidence of Alzheimer’s disease nationwide.
November 16, 2012 - The Alzheimer's Foundation of America to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, a national nonprofit organization that unites more than 1,600 member organizations nationwide with the goal of providing optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.
November 5, 2012 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Joins Sharecare as New Content Collaborator to Help Educate Consumers About Alzheimer’s Disease and Caregiving
NEW YORK, NY – Sharecare, an interactive health and wellness social platform providing access to expert-developed answers, health information and programs, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, a leading national nonprofit organization, today announced that the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has joined Sharecare’s dynamic network of experts as a new content collaborator.
October 17, 2012 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Hold Third Annual Teens Video Competition
Contest Offers Creative Outlet for Teens to Express How Alzheimer’s Disease Impacts Their Lives
NEW YORK, NY— As more and more teens witness Alzheimer’s disease in their families or communities, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is calling on teens to create a short video that creatively expresses their personal stories related to Alzheimer’s disease as part of its third annual AFA Teens Video Competition.
July 24, 2012 - Alzheimer’s Foundation Takes ‘Quilt to Remember’ on Tour, Unveils Virtual Quilt
Heartfelt Arts Project Pays Tribute to People Impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease Crisis
NEW YORK, NY —To Sarah Hoover of Tyler, TX, her dad, Dr. Eugene M. Allen, was her hero. Seeking a way to honor the memory of her father, who passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease in 2006, she recently crafted a four-foot square quilt of red, white and blue fabric and embroidered stitching that highlights his “extraordinary life” and sums up her feelings at the top with the simple statement, “My Hero.” The quilt, she said, is “a true project of love.”
June 7, 2012 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces 2012 College Scholarship Recipients
Teens Chronicle Personal Experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease in National Competition
NEW YORK, NY— A Baltimore teen is inspired to become a geriatric physician after spending three years interacting with people with Alzheimer’s disease at a geriatric clinic at a prestigious hospital. An Orlando-area teen shared a special bond with his grandfather while caring for him for five months until he passed away. And a Hartford-area teen finally confronts the harsh realities of Alzheimer’s disease through her writing.
March 8, 2012 - Lambert High School Students to Host Dance-A-Thon
Benefiting Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
NEW YORK, NY—Students at Lambert High School, Suwanee, GA, who are involved in a teens chapter of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and the school’s National Honor Society will dance the night away at a “senior prom” with residents of a local long-term care facility on March 9 to benefit people with Alzheimer’s disease.
February 2, 2012 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces Teens Video Contest Winners
Heartfelt Videos Sound Powerful Messages About Disease’s Impact on Families
NEW YORK, NY—Hannah Schwartz, 18, of Clarksville, TN has witnessed what she calls the kind of love that can only be expressed by a caregiver to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, and she has captured that “enduring devotion” in the winning video for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) Teens Video Competition.
November 7, 2011 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Host 9th Annual National Memory Screening Day
November 15 Event Initiative Offers Education, Road to Diagnosis
NEW YORK, NY – As federal officials and other experts work toward developing the first-ever national plan that will address the growing crisis of Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging Americans to take their own steps to be proactive about memory health by taking advantage of free memory screenings during its National Memory Screening Day (NMSD) on November 15.
October 31, 2011 - Johns Creek Teen Wins Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Volunteer Challenge
Student Learns Life Lessons While Leading Activities at Sunrise Senior Living
NEW YORK, NY—While Vedika Rajasekaran, 17, of Johns Creek, GA, spent her summer doing creative activities like karaoke and baking, it was the unique individuals she shared these experiences with that made the summer one of her most memorable ever.
November 1, 2011 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Hold Second Annual Video Competition
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is calling on teens to create a short video that creatively expresses their personal stories related to Alzheimer’s disease as part of its 2 nd annual AFA Teens Video Competition.
August 16, 2011 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Creates Unique Division for College Students
NEW YORK, NY—Recognizing that an increasing number of college students may be facing Alzheimer’s disease in their own families or are looking to get involved in a worthy cause, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has unveiled a unique network for college students—AFA on Campus.
August 7, 2011 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Host Online Puzzle Competition
Renowned Puzzle Master Lends His Expertise to the Cause
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is calling on crossword buffs, novices up for a challenge and others in between to participate in its inaugural National Brain Game Challenge, an online game of skill created by one of the nation’s most admired puzzle masters.
May 18, 2011 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Challenges Teens to Volunteer Across America this Summer
NEW YORK, NY—In an effort to engage teens nationwide in community service that benefits individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, their caregivers and families, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) today issued the “AFA Teens Volunteer Across America Challenge.”
April 27, 2011 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces 2011 College Scholarship Winner
Teen Chronicles Loss of Grandmother’s ‘Dragon Spirit’ to Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK, NY—Clara Luu, 18, of San Jose, CA used to liken her grandmother to a mighty dragon, but over the last three years she has watched her grandmother slowly lose her “headstrong and determined dragon-spirit” to Alzheimer’s disease. While the progression has brought conflicting emotions for the teen, it has also nurtured a surprising strength to become the person her grandmother once was, according to the teen’s powerful essay that won her top prize in an annual college scholarship competition sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA ).
March 30 , 2011 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Unveils Interactive ‘Community of Care’ Web Site to Educate and Connect Family Caregivers
New Tool Responds to Increasing Needs, Numbers of Caregivers Nationwide
NEW YORK, NY—With the nation facing a huge swell in the number of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) today unveiled an innovative, interactive “community of care” Web site that will help family caregivers meet other caregivers, learn about the brain disorder and connect “live” with experts.
February 23, 2011 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces Teens Video Contest Winners
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently announced the winner and runners-up of its inaugural AFA Teens Video Competition.
January 11, 2011 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers College Scholarship
Creative Outlet Helps Teens Cope with the Disease
NEW YORK, NY—Whether teens are trying to understand the loss of a relative or neighbor to Alzheimer’s disease, or have a volunteer experience to share, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) encourages college-bound students to apply for its 4 th annual AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship.
December 21, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Receives 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Public Voted for Foundation to Be Charity Navigator’s Next Rated Organization
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced today that it has received the highest rating--four stars--from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent evaluator of charitable organizations.
December 9, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Official to Testify Before Congress and Urge Policymakers to Act Now on Alzheimer’s Disease Crisis
Foundation’s CEO to Call for End to ‘Devastation’ in House Subcommittee Testimony Today
NEW YORK, NY—Eric J. Hall, the president and chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), today will call on policymakers to “end the devastation” caused by Alzheimer’s disease in testimony before the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health.
December 7, 2010 - More Celebrities Rally Behind Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Successful Telethon
Athletes and Actors Urge Americans to Get Help, Share Tributes, Support the Cause
NEW YORK, NY— Building on the awareness raising of Alzheimer’s disease by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) successful “Together for Care” telethon last weekend, more leading celebrities are speaking out about the brain disorder and urging Americans to take advantage of as well as support programs and services nationwide.
December 1, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces Celebrity Lineup on ‘Together for Care’ Telethon and Urges President Obama to Declare ‘Decade of Care’
NEW YORK, NY— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is pressing to raise Alzheimer’s disease to an unprecedented level of awareness by holding the nation’s first Alzheimer’s disease telethon on December 4 and simultaneously calling on Americans to urge President Obama and Congress to declare a “decade of care.”
November 23, 2010 - Al Roker Talks to Children About Alzheimer’s Disease on Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s First ‘Together for Care’ Telethon
NEW YORK, NY— Highlighting the potentially crushing impact on young children and teens when a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will feature a heartwarming educational discussion and a family profile on this important topic as part of its first-ever Alzheimer’s disease telethon on December 4.
November 11, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation to Hold National Memory Screening Day
Influx of Aging Baby Boomers Emphasizes Importance of Event
NEW YORK, NY— With memory concerns and successful aging major topics of concern for the aging population, especially as the first baby boomers turn 65 next year, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is answering the call by offering free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials about brain health during its 8th annual National Memory Screening Day (NMSD) on November 16.
November 11, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America ‘Together for Care’ Telethon to Include Leading Celebrities
Wilson Phillips Reunites on Stage to Help Rally Nation to Address Health Crisis
NEW YORK, NY— In tribute to their own loved ones or other individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease, leading celebrities will unite around this looming health crisis by participating in the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)’s “Together for Care” telethon on December 4.
November 8, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces Teens Video Competition
New York, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is putting out a call to teens to get out their video cameras and record their personal stories related to Alzheimer’s disease for AFA’s inaugural AFA Teens Video Competition.
November 8, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s National Commemorative Candle Lighting to Honor Individuals Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK, NY —When Lynn Pearson of Titusville, FL lights a candle to honor her sister on November 14, she’ll be joining thousands of families across the nation whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s disease—families who are coming together in spirit to take part in the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Commemorative Candle Lighting.
November 3, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Introduce Free Memory Screenings in Spanish
Higher Risk for Latinos Emphasizes Importance of National Memory Screening Day Event
NEW YORK, NEW YORK— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) in collaboration with the Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, Mexican Consulate and major hospitals will offer free, confidential memory screenings in Spanish in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York on various dates in November.
October 6, 2010 - President Obama Pens Column in Latest Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Magazine
Article Addresses Healthcare Concerns of Alzheimer’s Community
NEW YORK, NY — President Obama is featured as a guest columnist in the latest issue of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) quarterly magazine for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, care ADvantage. In his column, he outlines important provisions in the Affordable Care Act that are relevant to the Alzheimer’s community, such as health insurance, drug coverage and long-term care.
October 4, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Hold Inaugural ‘Together for Care’ Telethon
Historic TV Event Aimed at Rallying Nation to Address Health Crisis
NEW YORK, NY — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host an inaugural “Together for Care” telethon on December 4, marking the major focus of a comprehensive campaign by AFA to rally the nation to address this escalating health crisis and prepare to care for the projected surge in the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease in addition to the millions of families currently affected by it.
September 15, 2010 - Country Music Artists Support Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
2 nd Annual ‘For the Love of George’ Event to Rock Nashville
NEW YORK, NY — Three years ago, country artist Brett Eldredge received a call from his parents, telling him that his grandmother had forgotten his grandfather’s name. In that moment, Eldredge said, “Alzheimer’s became real,” and the next day, inspired by his grandmother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, he wrote his new single, “Raymond.”
August 9, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Updates Teleconference for Dementia Caregivers
NEW YORK, NY — To meet the growing needs of the dementia community, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has updated its free, educational teleconference service to encourage both family members and professionals caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related illness to take advantage of its expert presentations and support network.
April 20, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces 2010 College Scholarship Winner
Teen Chronicles Loss of Dad Affected by Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK, NY—“That disease is only for old people. It wouldn’t affect such a young man,” Katherine Henley, 18, wrote. “But it did. And it was my dad.”
February 11, 2010 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Applauds Social Security for Speeding Disability Benefits for Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) today applauded the Social Security Administration for including early-onset Alzheimer’s disease among the medical conditions that will be given automatic approval for disability benefits, rather than have individuals go through what could be a lengthy qualification process.
December 28, 2009 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers College Scholarship
Annual Competition Provides Chance to Reflect on Brain Disorder
NEW YORK, NY—For many teens, it is caring for their own grandparents or even parents with Alzheimer’s disease that leads them to apply. For others, it is a meaningful connection with a resident while volunteering at a local nursing home or the excitement of researching possible treatment breakthroughs during a lab stint that prompts them to participate.
November 9, 2009 - Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease to be Remembered During Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s National Commemorative Candle Lighting
NEW YORK, NY—For Frank Hester of Manteo, NC, what a difference a year makes. Last November, his mother, Naomi, belted out “Amazing Grace” at a candle lighting ceremony that paid tribute to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease—she, among them. Although she needed some prompting from her husband and community members, Hester sang with the same beautiful voice and enjoyment as she had done her whole life.
November 4, 2009 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Releases Top Flu Facts for Caregivers of People with Dementia in Light of Additional Care Issues, Complications
NEW YORK , NY — With the flu continuing to spread nationwide, imagine adding the virus into the mix when someone is already coping with a chronic illness like Alzheimer’s disease. In an effort to help families manage this situation, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) today released tips for caregivers of individuals with dementia who believe they or the people they are caring for have the flu.
September 21, 2009 - Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Names Actor Hector Elizondo as Honorary Chairman
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) today announced that actor Hector Elizondo, whose mother had Alzheimer’s disease, will serve as the honorary celebrity chairman of AFA.
September 10, 2009 - ‘Today’ Show’s Joy Bauer to Keynote Alzheimer’s Foundation National Conference
Powerful Dementia-Related ‘Quilt to Remember’ to be Displayed
NEW YORK, NY — As Alzheimer’s disease takes hold of more aging Americans, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free national conference in Chicago on September 24 that will offer strategies for individuals living with the disease today and those hoping to head it off tomorrow.
August 3, 2009 — Alzheimer’s Foundation Offers Support Group for Young Onset Dementia
NEW YORK, NY - For individuals diagnosed with young onset dementia, it may seem as though they are the only ones facing this rare form of the disease.
May 12, 2009 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces 2009 College Scholarship Winner
Teens Nationwide Echo Call for Alzheimer’s Awareness
NEW YORK, NY— Emily Riber, 17, always knew her grandfather for his charming sense of humor, and as she watched Alzheimer’s disease rob him of the jokes he once told, she took comfort in the social workers who were there to guide him and her family. It was their ability to improve his quality of life and the invaluable resources they provided to her family that have inspired her to pursue a career in social work.
November 10, 2008 — ‘No Cost’ Ways to Get Informed and Get Help about Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Urges Action during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
NEW YORK , NY – As economic woes and healthcare cost concerns continue to grip the nation, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging families of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to take advantage of free services and monetary awards that can help reduce the financial toll of this chronic disease.
October 24, 2008 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Display Heartfelt Quilt to Remember
Port Authority Exhibit Coincides with National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
NEW YORK, NY— For several months, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias attending programs at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center (JCC) in East Hills, NY were hard at work, creating a heartfelt quilt that speaks with their voices about the brain disorder.
September 19, 2008 — New Alzheimer’s Social Awareness Postage Stamp Unveiled
Stamp recognizes importance of knowing more about Alzheimer’s Disease
September 12, 2008 — New Alzheimer’s Social Awareness Postage Stamp to be Unveiled
Stamp recognizes importance of knowing more about Alzheimer’s Disease
SAN FRANCISCO — Alzheimer’s awareness will be the focus of attention on Sept. 18, 2008 when the U.S. Postal Service and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will unveil a commemorative postage stamp at a ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St., San Francisco. The 42-cent Alzheimer’s Awareness stamp will be available at Post Offices nationwide beginning October 17, 2008.
July 21, 2008 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces Second Annual Teens Scholarship, Continues Efforts to Educate, Engage Youth
NEW YORK, NY—It is becoming a new reality for many teenagers—balancing schoolwork and extracurricular activities with the added responsibility of caring for ailing parents and grandparents. Holly Hedberg of Phoenix, AZ can relate. When only nine- years-old, she learned that her father had Alzheimer’s disease and began assisting her mother with caregiving responsibilities.
June 25, 2008 — Alzheimer’s Foundation Challenges Nation to Contribute to Quilt to Remember
Call to Action Comes in Light of Climbing Death Rate
NEW YORK, NY— For the past two years, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) Quilt to Remember has been powerfully yet tenderly sharing the stories of lives lost to Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses—those like Noble Shaw, a veteran married to Glenda for 46 years; Porter Burt, a farmer; and Audrey Zieske, who taught her daughter how to sew.
April 30, 2008 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Quilt Remembers Moms
2008 Tour of Heartfelt Collection Begins Mother’s Day Weekend
NEW YORK, NY—Susan McMullan Ledgerwood was only eight when her paternal grandmother, Mary Lou McMullan, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease. But she remembers her grandmother’s very last hug as vividly as if they were still clinging to each other in a nursing home in rural Mississippi in 1979.
April 24, 2008 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Awards Inaugural College Scholarship
NEW YORK, NY—Like many other high school seniors across the nation, Holly Hedberg of Phoenix, AZ is currently deciding on which college to attend next fall. But there is one thing she is sure of: at whichever school, she plans to pursue researching the potential causes of Alzheimer’s disease.
April 16, 2008 — Experts Urge Increased Services for Young Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Call for Sid Jacobson JCC Program to be Model for Nation
NEW YORK, NY—“You’re looking at two men up here who aren’t that old,” declared Jim Mueller, 39, referring to himself and Brian Kammerer, 50, of Massapequa Park. “I came here today as a younger person to tell you that it’s a reality out there that we can get this.”
April 2, 2008 — Conference to Explore when Alzheimer’s Disease Strikes at Young Age
NEW YORK, NY — It was raining yesterday in Elgin, IL and the girls’ varsity softball game at Westminster Christian High School had to be cancelled. The team’s coach, Jim Mueller, forgot to let the parents know. Instead, a player’s mom spread the word. Any other team might have gotten annoyed, but not in this case. In fact, these players are used to seeing Mueller openly study his notebook in order to remember his coaching drills—and they’re understanding about it.
March 26, 2008 — New Alzheimer's Disease Survey Reveals Children of Sandwich Caregivers Assist With Loved Ones' Care
Three In Five Caregivers Say Their Children Help Care For Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease
NEW YORK, NY — Results from the third annual Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) ICAN: Investigating Caregivers’ Attitudes and Needs Survey suggest that Alzheimer’s disease care is a family affair. Most “sandwich caregivers” – the parents or guardians of children under 21 who also care for an aging parent, other relative or friend with Alzheimer’s disease – say their children are assisting with caregiving responsibilities that range from attending doctors’ appointments to feeding and dressing their loved ones.
December 10, 2007 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Kicks Off Teens Initiatives
Introduces First College Scholarship and New Web Site
NEW YORK, NY — Six years ago, at the age of nine, Courtney Henley of Westbury, NY found herself in a situation unlike most other kids her age. Her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when he was only 36, and, since then, Henley has painstakingly watched her father’s illness progress.
September 20, 2006 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Set to Unveil Quilt to Remember
NEW YORK , NY — For the past few months, Rebecca Romano of Edna, TX has scoured fabric stores in her town and on the Internet for specific patterns that express her father’s life: blue bonnets, the flowers he tended in his garden; his favorite Bible scripture; symbols of the United States Navy; and cowboy boots, a tribute to his wannabe career.
July 11, 2006 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Showcases New Jewelry Line to Honor Caregivers
NEW YORK , NY — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has introduced a jewelry line that, in addition to being highly fashionable, makes more than merely a fashion statement: it is designed to recognize the heroic act of caregiving and to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Champion Ice Dancer Morgan Matthews Joins AFA Teens
Eighteen-year-old Morgan Matthews, 2005 World Junior Ice Dancing Champion, has joined the AFA Teens Advisory Board and plans to do special fundraising performances for AFA to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Her late grandmother had Alzheimer's disease.
AFA Teens Featured in CosmoGIRL Magazine
Neha Chauhan, Founder and president of AFA Teens, was featured in the October 2005 issue of CosmoGIRL magazine as its first "She's so CosmoGIRL!"
