Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Address
322 8th Ave., 16th Floor.
New York, NY 10001
(866) 232-8484
Description:
Our mission is to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life.
AFA and/or our member organizations offer all or most of the following services:
Licensed/certified social workers. Professionals offer vital information and counseling to those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Resource and referral centers. Knowledgeable staff provides information and links to community resources, healthcare professionals, social services and other support.
Educational conferences and workshops. They are presented in English as well as in other languages to reach ethnic populations.
Identification programs. Bracelets and state-of-the-art technology, such as Project Lifesaver's wristband transmitters, help with the identification and safe return of wanderers.
Early-stage and middle-stage programs. These include social and intellectual stimulation programs and support groups for individuals in the early and middle stages of dementia.
Social-model adult day services. These programs provide cognitive stimulation and recreational therapies to individuals in various stages of the disease.
Family-oriented services. Support groups and bereavement groups are available for caregivers and other family members.
Respite programs. In-home respite care and overnight respite programs are designed to provide temporary relief for family caregivers.
Telephone "buddy" programs. Staff or volunteers, many of whom have been caregivers themselves, support and educate caregivers. Caregivers can call into a telephone support network, Care Connection, each week.
Memory screenings. These free, confidential screenings are administered to those concerned about memory loss, with the goal of early detection.
Books, DVDs, products and equipment. These are made available to educate families and healthcare professionals, and to meet essential care needs and improve quality of life for those with dementia.
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Description
Our mission is �to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families�through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life.� AFA and/or our member organizations offer all or most of the following services: Licensed/certified social workers. Professionals offer vital information and counseling to those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Resource and referral centers. Knowledgeable staff provides information and links to community resources, healthcare professionals, social services and other support. Educational conferences and workshops. They are presented in English as well as in other languages to reach ethnic populations. Identification programs. Bracelets and state-of-the-art technology, such as Project Lifesaver's wristband transmitters, help with the identification and safe return of wanderers. Early-stage and middle-stage programs. These include social and intellectual stimulation programs and support groups for individuals in the early and middle stages of dementia. Social-model adult day services. These programs provide cognitive stimulation and recreational therapies to individuals in various stages of the disease. Family-oriented services. Support groups and bereavement groups are available for caregivers and other family members. Respite programs. In-home respite care and overnight respite programs are designed to provide temporary relief for family caregivers. Telephone "buddy" programs. Staff or volunteers, many of whom have been caregivers themselves, support and educate caregivers. Caregivers can call into a telephone support network, Care Connection, each week. Memory screenings. These free, confidential screenings are administered to those concerned about memory loss, with the goal of early detection. Books, DVDs, products and equipment. These are made available to educate families and healthcare professionals, and to meet essential care needs and improve quality of life for those with dementia.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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No
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Date of Official Change:
April 8, 2024
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Our mission is �to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families�through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life.� AFA and/or our member organizations offer all or most of the following services: Licensed/certified social workers. Professionals offer vital information and counseling to those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Resource and referral centers. Knowledgeable staff provides information and links to community resources, healthcare professionals, social services and other support. Educational conferences and workshops. They are presented in English as well as in other languages to reach ethnic populations. Identification programs. Bracelets and state-of-the-art technology, such as Project Lifesaver's wristband transmitters, help with the identification and safe return of wanderers. Early-stage and middle-stage programs. These include social and intellectual stimulation programs and support groups for individuals in the early and middle stages of dementia. Social-model adult day services. These programs provide cognitive stimulation and recreational therapies to individuals in various stages of the disease. Family-oriented services. Support groups and bereavement groups are available for caregivers and other family members. Respite programs. In-home respite care and overnight respite programs are designed to provide temporary relief for family caregivers. Telephone "buddy" programs. Staff or volunteers, many of whom have been caregivers themselves, support and educate caregivers. Caregivers can call into a telephone support network, Care Connection, each week. Memory screenings. These free, confidential screenings are administered to those concerned about memory loss, with the goal of early detection. Books, DVDs, products and equipment. These are made available to educate families and healthcare professionals, and to meet essential care needs and improve quality of life for those with dementia.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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Mailing
322 8th Ave., 16th Floor.
New York, NY 10001
Physical (Primary)
322 8th Ave., 16th Floor.
New York, NY 10001
Contacts
Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.
Main contact
Phone Numbers
Main Phone social services team.
(866) 232-8484
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