HFC
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in Los Angeles, CA).
(203) 883-1380 ext. 112
Hilarity for Charity (HFC) is a national nonprofit that helps families dealing with Alzheimer's and other dementias. It pays for respite care for caregivers, runs free online support groups, and offers training and classes. It also has programs for students and for paid care workers.
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What they offer 9
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Caregiver Road TripService
A free online guide for dementia caregivers. It is interactive and helps you at each step of caregiving.
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HFCUniverse and Brain Health Leader TrainingProgram
HFCUniverse is HFC's online learning platform on ways to protect your brain from dementia. It is promoted on the youth page with a celebrity faculty.
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Online Support GroupsService
Free online groups where people caring for someone with dementia meet others in the same situation. Trained leaders run them, and HFC matches you to a group that fits your schedule.
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Professional Care Partners Support and TrainingProgram
HFC offers paid dementia care workers a free online support group, a free four-part training, and drop-in virtual lounges. These are made for people who are paid to care for people with dementia.
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Youth Movement Against Alzheimer'sProgram
YMAA helps high school and college students start school chapters that teach about Alzheimer's, fight stigma, and promote brain health. Chapters can also volunteer, fundraise and join national campaigns.
Events 2
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CareCon and Scotty Caregiver Awards
Every FebruaryOnline
CareCon is HFC's online event each February to teach, support and cheer on dementia caregivers. HFC takes nominations all year for two Scotty Caregiver Awards given there.
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Caregiver Education Sessions
Date not announcedOnline
HFC holds talks and classes for dementia caregivers on topics like yoga, money, sleep changes, art kits, swallowing problems, palliative care and legal planning. Some are in Spanish.
Past events (5)
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Attuned Partnerships in Dementia Care Training
Fri, Sep 4Online
A free four-session virtual training series for relationship-centered and culturally responsive dementia care.
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Later Stages of Dementia
Tue, Jul 28Online
A virtual discussion about later-stage dementia, including incontinence, increased care needs, and changes in independence.
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Evening Exhale with Laughter On Call
Tue, Jul 14Online
A virtual caregiver session using improv and self-care practices to support connection and stress relief.
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Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Mealtimes
Tue, Jul 14Online
A virtual professional caregiver session on dementia, eating, swallowing, dysphagia, and safe mealtimes.
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Rest & Recharge
Thu, Jul 9Online
A virtual session with movement, music-guided mindfulness, meditation, and conversation for care partners.
Grants
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Caregiver Respite Program
HFC pays for professional care at home or at an adult day center so a family caregiver can take a break. The care is set up through a partner company and is not given as cash.
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Humans of Dementia Scholarship
A scholarship for high school and college students whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer's or another dementia. It rewards work that fights stigma and raises awareness.
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