Caregiver Support Organizations
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)
A national nonprofit offering a licensed-social-worker helpline and free memory screenings, with a strong focus on direct caregiver support.
Who it's for
Caregivers looking for guidance from a licensed social worker specifically, and anyone who wants a free, no-obligation memory screening -- no diagnosis, referral, or insurance required.
When to use this
When you want to talk through a care situation with a social worker trained in dementia care, or when you or someone you love wants a quick, free memory screening before deciding whether to pursue a full medical evaluation.
Why MemoryPath recommends this
AFA's helpline is staffed entirely by licensed social workers trained in dementia care, which makes it especially useful for caregiving and family-dynamics questions, not just medical ones.
Services provided
- Helpline staffed by licensed social workers (phone, text, and web chat)
- Free, confidential virtual memory screenings, open to anyone
- Educational webinars and caregiver support programs
- Respite care grants for qualifying family caregivers
The helpline
AFA's helpline is reachable by phone, text (646-586-5283), or web chat, seven days a week, and every staff member is a licensed social worker with specific dementia-care training -- useful when the question is less "what does this diagnosis mean medically" and more "how do I actually handle this at home."
Memory screenings
AFA's National Memory Screening Program offers free virtual memory screenings on weekdays, with no minimum age, referral, or insurance requirement. A screening is not a diagnosis, but it can be a low-barrier first step for someone hesitant to see a doctor.
A note on scope
A memory screening through AFA is a starting point, not a diagnostic evaluation -- any concerning result should be followed up with a physician.