AFEDAZ

What AFEDAZ does

AFEDAZ (Asociación de Familiares de Enfermos de Alzheimer y otras Demencias de Zaragoza) is a non-profit social entity headquartered in Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain, founded in 1992 and declared of public utility by the Spanish government. The organization provides comprehensive care services for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as support for their family caregivers, across the province of Zaragoza and rural Aragón. Its service portfolio spans ten core offerings: a day center and residence (Centro de Día y Residencia), a psycho-stimulation center for cognitive workshops, a residential facility, a temporary stay service for caregiver respite, home-based services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical assistance), psychological support, information and orientation services, legal protection advice, training programs, and community awareness activities. The organization operates two physical locations in Zaragoza (Centro CAI Afedaz Virgen del Carmen and Centro Joaquín Roncal) and extends reach through rural outreach workshops across municipalities in Aragón.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit structure combining three revenue streams: individual donations (qualifying for up to 75% tax deduction under Spanish law), fees for social/healthcare services, and institutional funding from regional government bodies (Gobierno de Aragón, IASS, DPZ, Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza) and foundations (Fundación Ibercaja, Fundación La Caixa, Fundación Caja Inmaculada, Fundación Caja Rural de Aragón). Approximately 200 professionals and volunteers deliver services, with primary customer segments being Alzheimer's patients and family caregivers (the average caregiving period cited is 8-10 years). The organization leverages third-party cognitive stimulation platforms (NeuronUp and Stimulus) within therapy sessions but does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its competitive differentiation rests on 30+ years of community trust, regulatory certifications (EFQM Sello 200 for 2026-2029, ACP Model Compromiso Plus, RSA 2026), and deep institutional partnerships rather than technology moats.

Name

AFEDAZ

Legal name

ASOCIACION DE FAMILIARES DE ENFERMOS DE ALZHEIMER

Website

https://afedaz.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AFEDAZ is a non-profit association in Zaragoza, Spain, providing comprehensive care services for Alzheimer's and dementia patients and their families, including day care, residential care, home-based services, cognitive stimulation, and psychological support across Zaragoza and rural Aragón.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADACAI

In-Home Dementia Care Services (Specialized Personal Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Memory Care (Dementia/Alzheimer’s) Communities

SECONDARYHLADABAB

Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities

SECONDARYHLADAGAG

Dementia/Alzheimer’s In-Home Care (Non-Medical)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Non-Medical In-Home Care & Personal Care

SECONDARYHSABAEAC

Alzheimer’s Specialized Care (Mid/Late-Stage)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAEAA

Dementia Companion & Engagement Care

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAEAJ

Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAGAF

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Respite Care Services

Keywords

• Alzheimer's care services
• Dementia patient support
• Cognitive stimulation therapy
• Caregiver training programs
• Residential memory care

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: AFEDAZ operates as a non-profit association declared of public utility, primarily funded through donations from the public. Donations qualify for up to 75% tax deduction under Spanish law.
2. Social Services Fees: Fees for residential care, day care, home care, and other healthcare services provided to patients with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFEDAZ is a non-profit association that delivers integrated care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their family caregivers in Zaragoza, Spain. The offering comprises day and residential care centers, cognitive stimulation workshops, home-based medical and therapeutic assistance, psychological support, caregiver training programs, legal protection advice, and community awareness activities, supported by approximately 200 professionals and volunteers.

Product overview

AFEDAZ is a non-profit association providing a comprehensive suite of care services for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias and their families in Zaragoza, Spain. The organization operates as an integrated service network centered around residential and day care facilities (Centro de Día y Residencia, Residencia, Estancia Temporal), cognitive stimulation programs (Centro de Psicoestimulación), and extensive home-based services (Servicios Domiciliarios including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and medical assistance). Complementing these are psychological support services, information and orientation, legal advice, caregiver training, and community awareness activities. The organization integrates cognitive stimulation platforms NeuronUp and Stimulus into therapy sessions to enhance cognitive rehabilitation outcomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centro de Día y Residencia (Day Center & Residential Care) Daytime and ongoing therapeutic and social-healthcare service addressing basic, therapeutic, and socio-sanitary needs of people with Alzheimer's disease. Targeted at patients in Zaragoza who require structured daytime care or continuous residential placement.
• Residencia (Residential Care) Full-time residential care providing permanent living arrangements with comprehensive care services for people with Alzheimer's disease. Targeted at patients requiring continuous residential placement.
• Estancia Temporal (Temporary Stay / Respite Care) Short-term residential care service offering respite support for family caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Targeted at families needing temporary relief during the caregiving journey.
• Centro de Psicoestimulación (Cognitive Stimulation Center) Group cognitive stimulation workshops for people with mild cognitive impairment, providing therapeutic activities to maintain cognitive function. Sessions use NeuronUp and Stimulus cognitive stimulation platforms. Targeted at patients in early stages of cognitive decline.
• Apoyo Psicológico (Psychological Support) Individual and/or group psychological treatment for family members and people with Alzheimer's disease, providing emotional support throughout the caregiving process. Targeted at family caregivers and patients experiencing emotional strain.
• Servicios Domiciliarios (Home-Based Services) Home-based services oriented toward comprehensive care for users in their own homes, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and medical assistance delivered at the patient's residence. Targeted at patients who remain at home and prefer in-home care delivery.
• Servicio de Información y Orientación (Information and Orientation Service) Information and guidance service helping families navigate the Alzheimer's care process, including orientation to available resources and support. Targeted at newly diagnosed families and those entering the care system.
• Asesoramiento en Medidas de Protección Legal (Legal Protection Advice) Legal advice service providing guidance on legal protection measures for people with Alzheimer's, including guardianship and incapacity procedures. Targeted at families needing to establish legal protections for patients.
• Formación (Training Programs) Training programs and educational workshops for caregivers, professionals, informal caregivers, and volunteers on Alzheimer's care and treatment. Targeted at family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and association volunteers.
• Actividades de Participación y Sensibilización (Awareness and Participation Activities) Participation and awareness activities promoting community understanding of Alzheimer's disease and supporting families affected by dementia, including World Alzheimer's Day events and fundraising activities. Targeted at the broader Zaragoza and Aragón community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 平均照顾周期为8-10年

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Fundación IbercajacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation providing venue space (Patio de la Infanta, Monasterio de Cogullada) for events and training, delivers social collaboration agreements with 90+ entities in Zaragoza, organized Alzheimer's awareness events
• Fundación La CaixacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation celebrating 25 years of social projects, provides funding and collaboration with AFEDAZ programs
• Fundación Caja InmaculadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation providing venue space (Centro Joaquín Roncal) for workshops and caregiver training programs
• Fundación Caja Rural de AragónsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional rural foundation supporting social initiatives through collaboration agreements
• Ayuntamiento de ZaragozacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCity government collaborator, organized RSA awards and municipal support for social programs
• Gobierno de AragóncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government including IASS (Instituto Aragonés de Servicios Sociales), DPZ (Diputación Provincial de Zaragoza), and social programs support
• ARADEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAragonese employers association for dependency care services. AFEDAZ participates in ARADE events, good practice recognition (Gala ARADE), and training programs. INEAVA, an ARADE member, provides ACP certification
• Fundación Pasqual MaragallsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch foundation focused on Alzheimer's. AFEDAZ participates in Observatory of Alzheimer's and Dementias, attends Diana Garrigosa awards, visits research center, receives updates on research advances
• NeuronUpsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCognitive stimulation platform used in therapy sessions for cognitive rehabilitation and stimulation
• StimulussupportingTechnology or IntegrationCognitive stimulation platform used in therapy sessions with ICT support

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Amavir: Spanish care provider operating nursing homes, day centers, and home-help services with specialization in elderly and dementia care. Comparable directly to AFEDAZ's residential, day-center, and home-care offerings.
• Clece Vitam: Spanish care and social services subsidiary of Clece, providing elderly care, day centers, and home-help services. Comparable as a broader-incumbent player in the same dementia/elder care service space.
• DomusVi: One of Spain's largest operators of nursing homes, day centers, and home-care services, with dedicated memory-care units. Comparable as a competing provider of dementia day care, residential care, and home services across Spanish regions.
• Sanitas Residencial: Spanish elderly care operator offering residential, day care, and home services with memory-care units. Comparable as a vertically integrated competitor in dementia and elderly care across Spain.
• Orpea / Emeis (Spain): International elder-care operator with Spanish facilities offering residential, day care, and memory-care services. Comparable as a large-scale operator in the same dementia care categories as AFEDAZ.
• CEAFA (Confederación Española de Alzheimer): National umbrella organization for Alzheimer's family associations in Spain. Comparable as it coordinates regional AFA peers, advocates for Alzheimer's policy, and runs caregiver-support programs that mirror AFEDAZ's mission at a national scale.

Others

• NeuronUp: Cognitive stimulation technology platform used by AFEDAZ in therapy sessions. Comparable as an adjacent technology enabling AFEDAZ's core psycho-stimulation offering and useful as a benchmark for digital care tool adoption.

Direct peers

• AFA Madrid (Asociación de Familiares de Enfermos de Alzheimer de Madrid): Direct analogue of AFEDAZ operating in Madrid, providing day care, residential, home care, caregiver support, and information services for Alzheimer's families. Highly comparable in mission, services, and non-profit structure.
• AFAB (Associació de Familiars de Malalts d'Alzheimer de Barcelona): Catalan counterpart offering day care, psycho-stimulation, family support, and legal advice for Alzheimer's families. Comparable as a regional family-assocation peer with the same service mix.

Emerging players

• Fundación Pasqual Maragall: Barcelona-based Alzheimer's research foundation that AFEDAZ already partners with. Comparable as it focuses on Alzheimer's and dementia, including research, awareness, and caregiver support, sharing overlapping mission and target beneficiaries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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