Posts by Lauren Gauthier
September’s Volunteer of the Month: Nicole DeLeve
When Nicole DeLeve’s father was diagnosed with ALS with bvFTD in 2016, she found herself exhausted from constantly advocating for him with doctors, nurses, and facility staff who didn’t understand…
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Tips and Advice: Developing a Routine to Keep Active
A daily routine can benefit both care partners and people with an FTD diagnosis. Trying to fill every day with activities can be overwhelming; developing a routine can alleviate those…
Read MoreWords of Encouragement: Coloring Book Collages
Coloring Book Collages by Cathey Merrill Ron and I married when I was 17 and he was 18, and our only child arrived during our first year of marriage. Life…
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Community Connection: Open Office Hours for Support Group Volunteers
AFTD Support Services Coordinator Erin Ficca has started hosting Open Office Hours for Support Group Volunteers twice a month. One of these monthly meetings is assigned a theme, based on…
Read MoreAugust’s Volunteer of the Month: Alyssa Radcliff
Alyssa Radcliff has served as the facilitator for AFTD’s national virtual support group for parents for over five years. Prior to taking on that role, Alyssa was a member of…
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Help & Support: Community Resources for Individuals and Families Affected by FTD
Living with a diagnosis of FTD presents a multitude of challenges, even before the added stressors of inflation, rising gas costs, the ongoing pandemic, and the ever-changing social and political…
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