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AFA: How Federal Spending Deal Impacts Individuals with Alzheimer’s
March 22, 2018 18:04 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, March 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boost to NIA/NIH FundingThe omnibus federal spending deal, currently being considered by Congress, will deliver a $414 million funding increase for...
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AFA: Increased Spending at the NIH Paves the Way for a Much-Needed Boost to Funding for Alzheimer’s Research
February 09, 2018 16:22 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Congressional leaders have agreed to a two-year budget package that calls for increasing spending at the National Institutes of  Health (NIH) by $2...
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AFA: Signing of New RAISE Family Caregiver Law Positive Step, But Continued Action Needed from Washington
January 23, 2018 09:50 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) heralded the signing of the new RAISE Family Caregiver Act, which will provide a desperately needed...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces 2018 National “Educating America” Tour
January 11, 2018 12:05 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) today announced its 2018 “Educating America” Tour, which brings Alzheimer’s-related educational conferences to...
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AFA Urges President Trump to Seize the Opportunity to Help Family Caregivers
January 10, 2018 12:28 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is urging President Donald Trump to provide help to millions of family caregivers across the country by...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Winter Weather Safety Tips For Families Whose Loved Ones Are Dealing With Alzheimer’s
January 05, 2018 18:30 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With extreme cold and winter storms bringing dangerously low temperatures, major snowfall and hazardous conditions to states across the US, the...
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AFA Invites Teens To Enter Its 2018 “Teens For Alzheimer’s Awareness” College Scholarship Essay Contest
December 05, 2017 11:46 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is inviting high school seniors to take part in its 2018 “Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness” College Scholarship...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Kmart Pharmacy Announce Program to Extend Memory Screening Access Nationwide
November 03, 2017 14:35 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America; Kmart
All US Kmart Pharmacies to Offer Free Memory Screenings During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) Applauds Issuance of Alzheimer’s Semipostal Stamp
October 06, 2017 14:36 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) applauded the issuance of a new federal postage stamp to help raise awareness and funds for the 5 million...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board to Develop New Recommendations to Further the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
September 21, 2017 14:06 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently convened a roundtable meeting of its Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board in...