Posts by Mike Mooney
March’s Athlete of the Month: Lynne Lewis
Our Charity Miles Athlete of the Month for March is Lynne Lewis from Pennsylvania. Lynne uses the Charity Miles app in memory of her husband, Glenn. He was an avid…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update: AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason Meets with Staff from State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ Office
On March 3 AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason met with staff from New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ office. Corey was inspired to arrange the visit after attending the New York Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreStudy Highlights Importance in Differentiating Varying Types of Disinhibition in bvFTD
A study published in the medical journal Cortex highlights the importance of differentiating between the various types of disinhibition in bvFTD. The study was conducted by Lara Migliaccio and Bénédicte…
Read MoreAFTD Staff and Volunteers Featured in Domestic and International News Stories
Members of AFTD’s staff, Board, and Medical Advisory Council (MAC), as well as AFTD volunteers, were featured in stories published by domestic and international news outlets following the announcement of…
Read MoreNew Book on Atypical Dementias Explains FTD with Case Studies and Lived Experiences
A recently published book, Atypical Dementias: Understanding Midlife Language, Visual, Behavioral & Cognitive Changes, provides insight into FTD and other atypical dementias and explains the science behind the conditions. Author…
Read MoreStudy Recommends New Approach to Paying for Dementia Care
A study recently published in Health Affairs highlights the high costs of dementia care and the need for a more comprehensive model of care. The authors of the study emphasize…
Read MoreTips & Advice: Aggressive Behavior and FTD
One of FTD’s more troubling symptoms is the emergence of uncharacteristically aggressive behavior. Every case of FTD is different; and while aggression may not develop, it is still worth considering…
Read MoreTips & Advice: Dealing with Feelings of Grief Following the Bruce Willis Diagnosis
The news last week that beloved actor Bruce Willis is living with FTD has sparked a surge of FTD coverage by media outlets around the world. Stimulating greater awareness and…
Read MoreBruce Willis’s Diagnosis Brings International Media Attention to FTD
The announcement of Bruce Willis’s FTD diagnosis on February 16 has brought international media attention to this disease, bringing new FTD awareness to millions across the world. AFTD spoke to…
Read MoreFTD More Common in Europe than Previously Thought, Study Says
FTD disorders are more common in Europe than previously thought, according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology. As the research community pioneers better screening methods and continues the…
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