Alzheimer's Foundation of America

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

AFA

Year Established:

2009

Type of organization:

National Condition(s)-specific organization

Mission Statement:

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.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Yes

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Alzheimer Disease

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Vice President of Public Policy

Degree:

MHS

First Name:

Susan

Middle Initial:

Last Name:

Peschin

Address:

1250 24th Street, NW Suite 300

Washington, 20037

United States

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

+1 202 466 0590

Toll Free Number:

+1 866 232 8484

Email:

speschin@alzfdn.org

Website Address:

http://www.alzfdn.org

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

Spanish

Printed materials available in:

Spanish

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Health care professionals

Care providers

Families of affected individuals

The public

Teachers

Legislators

Media

Students

Researchers

Other

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Professional counseling

Medical referrals

Rehabilitation resource referrals

Peer support

Grief counseling

Referrals for non-medical services

Non-medical services

Crisis intervention

Other

Awareness programs

E-mail list

Telephone helpline

Speakers

Training

Advocacy

Other

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Magazine

Membership directory

Video(s)/Movie(s)

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

CD Roms

Newsletter

Bibliography

Website

Other

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Public

Researchers

Professionals

Other

Financial assistance for:

Medical care

Organizational

Transportation

Assistive devices

Scholarships

Other