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As World Glaucoma Day is observed the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) will award over one million dollars in grants to scientists worldwide who are on the front lines of glaucoma research.
It is estimated that as many as 9.1 million people* in the United States will have intermediate and advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2010. Although surveys indicate that almost half of adults have not heard of age-related macular degeneration, it affects almost four times the number of people who were diagnosed with cancer last year.
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF), in recognition of Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, will present a glaucoma lecture and discussion program on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Asbury Methodist Village, Rosborough Community Rooms, 409 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. The event is free and open to the public with complimentary parking available.
After an extensive nationwide executive search, the Board of Directors of the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) announced today the appointment of Stacy Pagos Haller as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
In recognition of November being National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, the American Health Assistance Foundation has prepared a newsletter highlighting exciting research in the area of Alzheimer's disease
To date, the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) has awarded 391 research grants totaling $65,947,734 to search for treatments and a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Projections estimate that 106 million people worldwide and their families will be suffering the devastation of this life-robbing disease by the year 2050.
More and more research is showing that what you do today to keep your eyes, brain and body healthy will either lower or raise your risk of getting age-related degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration and glaucoma as you grow older.
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) and the Asbury Methodist Village are partnering to host a special community screening and discussion of the HBO Series, The Alzheimer’s Project to bring awareness to the community about this devastating disease and to share caregiving tips and information on cutting edge research.
What is healthy for your body is good for your eyes, that is the message the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is highlighting during the month of May as it observes Healthy Vision Month. “To lower your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration or glaucoma participate in healthy habits all through your life,” said Kathleen Honaker, Executive Director, AHAF.
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) today announced the award of $6.4 million dollars in grants to researchers seeking preventions, new treatments, and cures for Alzheimer's disease, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma.