(November 24, 2010, Jacksonville FL) Comfort Keepers Provides Alzheimer’s Home Care for Jacksonville Florida Families and Encourages Support of ‘Together for Care’ Telethon December 4, 2010. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will hold the inaugural ‘Together for Care’ Telethon,  a historic TV event aimed at rallying the nation to focus on the health crisis of Alzheimer’s Disease.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host an inaugural “Together for Care” telethon on December 4, marking the major focus of a extensive campaign by AFA to rally the nation to address this escalating health crisis and prepare to care for the projected surge in the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease along with the millions of families currently affected by it.

The historic TV event will air in 16 major markets on NBC and be telecast online on AFA’s Web site for national viewing, and display a mix of education and entertainment. Al Roker of the “Today” show, who will function as host, and actor Hector Elizondo, AFA’s honorary celebrity chairman, direct the show’s celebrity lineup.

Roker said he hopes the telethon “raises the nation’s consciousness about Alzheimer’s disease to a whole new level. The disease is getting way too big for us not to come together and make a difference.”

To shed light on Alzheimer’s disease, the telethon will include a look at the current state of Alzheimer’s disease from the perspective of medical experts and families who are responsible for loved ones. Other celebrities and musical guests will be announced shortly.

The telethon kicks off AFA’s campaign to rally the nation “together for care.” AFA is urging the nation to advocate for more resources for care and cure, donate to support AFA’s services and initiatives nationwide, and seek assistance, including calling its toll-free hot line and obtaining free memory screenings on National Memory Screening Day on November 16.

With an estimated 5.1 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the call to action comes as the nation’s aging population, including the oldest baby boomers who turn 65 next year, is projected to fuel what some experts have dubbed a “silver tsunami.” Advanced age is the greatest known risk factor. The disease results in loss of memory and other intellectual function and is now the sixth leading cause of death.

Why do so many people turn to Comfort Keepers in Jacksonville Florida for Alzheimer’s home care?

• We specialize in caring for aging adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia at home in Jacksonville FL.
• Our Jacksonville FL home care providers receive ongoing education and training in specific disease processes including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s  Disease.
• We offer a continuum of home care where backup is arranged for the caregiver when relief is required.
• Our Jacksonville FL home health care providers come from many diverse backgrounds which bring a unique appeal, and help us in meeting your family’s individual needs.
• Our competitive home care rates include worker’s compensation and federal and state taxes.
• All of our caregivers go through stringent screening processes to ensure all our patients receive the highest quality of care

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to provide optimal care and services to individuals with dementia, and their families. It unites more than 1,400 member organizations that provide hands-on programs to meet the educational, emotional and practical needs of families in their local communities. AFA’s services include a toll-free hot line, counseling, educational materials, a free caregiver magazine, and professional training. For information, call 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org

Alzheimer’s home care professionals at Comfort Keepers in Jacksonville FL are available to talk with you about your in-home care needs including how to reduce caregiver stress while providing exceptional in home services in Jacksonville Florida. Comfort Keepers is an elder care agency providing Home Care in Jacksonville Florida and the surrounding areas. http://AlzheimersHomeCareSolutions.com (888) 286-7034

Comfort Keepers, 12276 San Jose Blvd Suite 306, Jacksonville, FL 32223 , (904) 230-9220