- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Educating America Tour
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is hosting a multi-year national tour, AFA Educating America Tour, which features Concepts In Care, and Alzheimer’s educational conference, and also includes a display of the AFA Quilt To Remember and Memory screenings for attendees.
EVENT HISTORY AND PROFILE:
AFA Educating America Tour, now in its fourth year, features free educational conferences that enable participants to learn about topics such as caregiving strategies and support, communication and safety tips and research and public policy. Free memory screenings will be provided at each conference, along with a display of AFA Quilt to Remember, which pays tribute to all those who have been affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
We are looking for 4 volunteers able to assist in Registration and other tasks during the event.
More opportunities with Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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About Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Location:
322 Eighth Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, US
Mission Statement
AFA Mission: 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.
Description
AFA is a nonprofit foundation, working in the area of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We have extensive information and services for caregivers. Our membership is made up of organizations that provide some sort of care or service to individuals, families, and care giving staff.
Our Members include local grassroots agencies, assisted living communities, home care companies, government offices, public safety dept. and others involved in dementia care.
AFA services:
• A national toll-free hot line staffed by licensed social workers
• AWeb site (www.alzfdn.org) that provides updated information about Alzheimer's disease and links to local resources
• Educational materials in multiple languages
• National initiatives: National Memory Screening Day, National Commemorative Candlelighting, AFA Quilt to Remember and AFA Teens
•Workshops and regional conferences for family caregivers and healthcare professionals
• Dementia Care Professionals of America - a membership, training and qualification division
• care ADvantage, a free quarterly magazine for caregivers with a readership of over 600,000 nationwide!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Denver University - Craig Hall1745 S. High StreetDenver, CO 80208
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Event Management
- Customer Service
- Event Planning / Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Atleast 2 hours