Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be truly heartbreaking and difficult. This Valentine’s Day, Alzaids.com would like to make you aware of the effort by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) to heal the hearts of people who are dealing with this disease – both those suffering from it and their loved ones and caregivers.
AFA would like to encourage people to show support for people suffering from dementia, for their families, and for those who care for them. Here are three ways that AFA says we all can help:
- Give Care. Every day is really Valentine’s Day when you are caring for a loved one with this disease. Keep in mind how much a hug or a smile can do to show love for people who are dealing with Alzheimer’s.
- Be a Sweetheart. Try to give the caregiver a break. Offer Mom, Dad, sister or brother a few hours off from his or her responsibility for their loved one. Caregiving is a 24/7 job and can be truly exhausting mentally and physically.
- Join the Campaign! You can help to ensure that AFA is able to respond effectively to families in need. You can provide your moral and financial support with AFA’s Have a Heart Campaign for February.
Donations can be given online according to these options:
- Memorial – Make your donation in memory of a loved one or friend
- Honorarium – Make your donation to honor someone who has Alzheimer’s
- Celebration – Make a donation to celebrate a happy event, such as a wedding, anniversary or birthday
- General – Just make a general donation to show you care
About AFA
The mission of AFA is to provide the most optimal care and services to people who are dealing with dementia. It was founded by several organizations to fill the gap that existed in the US to ensure quality of care and excellent for people who have Alzheimer’s disease.
AFA currently has united more than 1600 member organizations around the country that meet the educational, social, emotional and practical needs of people who have this disease, as well as for their families and caregivers.