$7.4M in expenses

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's seven-day a week national toll-free helping is staffed by licensed social workers, providing support and assistance to callers. AFA's national network of more than 2,000 member organizations servesfamilies affected by alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses in each of the fifty states. The AFA national memory screening program provides free confidential memory screenings. AFA works with professional caregivers and dementia-care settings to provide them with additional training and continuing education to elevate the level of provided care. Through its dementia care professionals of america division, AFA has trained more than 16,500 healthcare professionals in dementia-specific care.