In recent years it became increasingly difficult to generate the donor support required to sustain a program that provides financial assistance to families and caregivers impacted by Alzheimer's disease. It was after much thought and regret that the Board of Directors of the American Health Assistance Foundation decided to close the Alzheimer's Family Relief Program (AFRP). Although this was a very worthwhile program designed to help the families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients most in need, the amount of money generated through fundraising was not enough to support a continuing program.
The American Health Assistance Foundation remains committed to its support of high quality research for Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma at institutions worldwide.
If you have any questions or would like to obtain information on alternative sources of assistance, please contact Ms. Kara Hurst at khurst@ahaf.org or call 1-800-437-2423 and ask for extension 161.
The following organizations are not affiliated with the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF). In addition, AHAF does not endorse any particular programs offered by these organizations.
Benefits Checkup
A program of the National Council on Aging, their website has a free, easy-to-use
service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
National Council on Aging
This organization is dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society, and future generations.
1-800-424-9046
http://www.ncoa.org/
National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.
1-800-896-3650
http://www.nfcacares.org/
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
This organization brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need. Its mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible.
1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669)
www.pparx.org
RxAssist
RxAssist, created by Volunteers in Health Care, is a website that provides
visitors with the information necessary to access the pharmaceutical companies'
patient assistance programs.
www.rxassist.org/Search.cfm
Social Security Administration
Programs and financial support are available to those who are in need of assistance.
1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Social Workers
Contact a social worker at a local hospital or community for help in identifying
resources within the community.
The Hill Burton Program
Hospitals and other health care facilities that receive Hill-Burton funds are
obligated to provide free or reduced charge medical care to qualifying individuals.
Their website has a directory of participating health care facilities. The
program is managed by:
(301) 443-5656 or 1-800-638-0742 (1-800-492-0329 in Maryland)
www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.htm
The Medicine Program
This privately funded program coordinates with doctor to assist patients who
do not have insurance coverage for outpatient prescription medications and
do not qualify for government programs that provide prescription medications.
(866) 694-7300
www.themedicineprogram.com
Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together's mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners, from the elderly and disabled to families with children, live in warmth, safety, and independence. In partnership with communities, our goal is to make a sustainable impact.
1-800-473-4229
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/
Volunteers of America
Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through thousands of human service programs, including housing and healthcare, Volunteers of America helps nearly 2 million people in more than 400 communities.
1-800-899-0089
http://www.voa.org/
Also, please visit the "Resources" section of our website for more information::