Making an impact in Alzheimer's disease

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 created a national Educating America Tour which brings vital resources to communities across the country, as well as a Fireside Chat web series designed to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, the symptoms associated with these diseases, and services available to help.

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The Alliance for Aging Research is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the narrative to achieve healthy aging and equitable access to care. The Alliance strives for a culture that embraces healthy aging as a greater good and values science and investments to advance dignity, independence, and equity.

The organization developed a series of videos to help families learn about agitation and other neuropsychiatric symptoms, as well as two other videos showcasing expert conversations on neuropsychiatric symptoms of Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's Los Angeles improves the lives of local families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs and services, providing compassionate support, and advocating for quality care and a cure.

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s envisions a world without Alzheimer’s, where brain span equals life span. The organization gives voice to patients and caregivers while partnering with government, scientists, the private sector, and allied organizations to combat this disease at every angle.

The BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's podcast is hosted Nancy Treaster, a certified caregiving advocate and co-host of The Caregiver's Journey podcast. In this episode, Nancy shares her professional and personal experiences and dives into the most challenging aspects of dementia care and managing agitation.

The organization also hosted a Virtual National Alzheimer's Summit, “The New Era of Alzheimer’s: What Does It Mean for All of Us.”

Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization. It works to improve the quality of life for tens of millions of family caregivers. These Americans care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, or diseases. CAN also supports those meeting the living needs of older adults.