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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Statement on the Passing of Music Legend Glen Campbell from Alzheimer’s Disease
August 08, 2017 19:46 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Aug. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glen Campbell was a legend who will be remembered for his immense talent as a musician and revered for his courage and openness as a person who battled...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Names New Communications Director
August 02, 2017 11:30 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, Aug. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national non-profit organization which provides care and support services to people living with Alzheimer’s...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces Recipients of Its 2017 Spring Bi-Annual Respite Grants
July 05, 2017 16:49 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, July 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a non-profit organization founded to fill the gap that existed on a national level, assuring quality of care...
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William Glass to Walk From Atlanta to Washington D.C. to Spread Alzheimer’s Awareness
June 29, 2017 12:42 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, June 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disorder that affects more than 5 million Americans, and their families and caregivers.  William Glass, who is...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Awards $25,000 in AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Competition
June 21, 2017 12:35 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, June 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Seeing him struggle with everyday life was hard.  Watching him struggle to find a word or try to remember something he once knew.  My father evolved into...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Statement on the Trump Administration’s Proposed 2018 Budget
May 23, 2017 15:40 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, May 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Trump Administration released its proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2018, which makes deep cuts in funding for the National Institutes of...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Statement on Approval of FY 2017 Funding Increase for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
May 04, 2017 15:57 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, May 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Congressional leaders have agreed to a budget package that calls for $400 million in increased funding for Alzheimer’s disease research at the National...
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Kmart Pharmacy Partners With Alzheimer’s Foundation of America for National Program to Raise Awareness of Alzheimer’s and Provide Memory Screenings
May 01, 2017 10:08 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, May 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and Kmart Pharmacy have strengthened and expanded their partnership in 2017 as Kmart Pharmacy will conduct free...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announces Appointment of Former Congressman Steve Israel to the AFA Board of Directors
April 21, 2017 13:45 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, April 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide optimal care and services to individuals...
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Testimony: U.S. Senate Aging Committee on Preventing Cognitive Decline
April 04, 2017 09:47 ET | Alzheimer's Foundation of America
NEW YORK, April 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing to discuss issues associated with cognitive decline. The Alzheimer’s...