Who We Are

The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that funds research into cures for Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration and glaucoma, and provides the public with information about risk factors, preventative lifestyles, available treatments and coping strategies.

Research

AHAF is one of America's leading supporters of scientific and medical investigations into Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Founded in 1973, AHAF has since awarded more than $90.3 million in research grants to some of the most prominent scientists working at universities, hospitals and medical centers around the world.

A complete list of all research grants is available in PDF format for viewing or printing. You need Acrobat Reader on your computer to view these PDF documents. If you do not have this free software, you may download a copy from Adobe:

• Alzheimer's Disease Research Projects (1985 - present)
• Macular Degeneration Research Projects (1998 - present)
• Glaucoma Research Projects (1978 - present)
• Heart Disease and Stroke Research Projects (1976 - present)

AHAF is currently supporting a total of 110 research grants: 48 projects funded through Alzheimer's Disease Research; 27 through National Glaucoma Research; 10 through the National Heart Foundation; and 25 through Macular Degeneration Research.

Education

In addition to the critical need for research, AHAF is dedicated to a proactive program to educate the public about the dangers of these diseases and the steps that can be taken to reduce an individual’s risk of becoming a victim. Through its public education program, AHAF also strives to provide important information and resources to patients, caregivers and loved ones on ways to cope with age-related diseases.

AHAF works toward its goal of increasing public awareness in the following ways:

Media Relations: Press releases, news updates, electronic and print public service announcements, interviews and bylined articles are a few of the vehicles used to disseminate information. Media representatives who would like more information should call (301) 948-3244.

National toll-free telephone line, 1-800-437-AHAF (2423): Operators provide information, support and referrals. The number is manned Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

Community Outreach: AHAF works with community organizations at the grassroots level to distribute information and material. AHAF also exhibits at national conferences and meetings to promote awareness of these diseases, and has sponsored conferences on Alzheimer's disease.

Publications: AHAF offers a variety of educational materials to help patients and their families understand and cope with age-related diseases.

Website: Quality information concerning treatment, symptoms, risk factors, medical and research news updates and valuable community resources are available on the AHAF website for all of our programs. The content was developed for the general public.

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Reviewed on 2/14/2008