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PRESS RELEASES 2008 |
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May 1, 2008 — New Alzheimer’s Foundation for Caregiving in Canada is Established
Group is Sister Organization to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO—As Canada braces for an escalating incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in the coming decades, a new nonprofit organization has emerged on the scene to provide care-related services to individuals with the brain disorder and their families, as well as highlight the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
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April 2, 2008 — Conference to Explore when Alzheimer’s Disease Strikes at Young Age
NEW YORK, NY—It was raining yesterday in Elgin, IL and the girls’ varsity softball game at Westminster Christian High School had to be cancelled. The team’s coach, Jim Mueller, forgot to let the parents know. Instead, a player’s mom spread the word. Any other team might have gotten annoyed, but not in this case. In fact, these players are used to seeing Mueller openly study his notebook in order to remember his coaching drills—and they’re understanding about it.
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March 7, 2008 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to Host Free Dementia Care Training
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) in collaboration with the Fort Washington Houses Services for the Elderly will host a free dementia care training on March 26 about the safe and effective care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and all other types of dementia.
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February 11, 2008 — Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Attains BBB Seal for Charity Accountability
NEW YORK, NY—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a New York-based national nonprofit organization that focuses on providing optimal care to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, announced today that it has been awarded the coveted seal of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.
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