Dr. Daniel Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Conference
AFTD is a sponsor of the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina's Inaugural Dr. Daniel Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Conference. This online caregiver conference will focus on awareness, attitude, and action to increase behavioral understanding and to empower caregivers' response in managing behavioral changes. While looking at behaviors through a Lewy Body dementia lens, this conference will…
February 13th: Midwest Virtual Meet & Greet
Join AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper for a Midwest Virtual Meet & Greet for IA, MN, SD, and ND. E-meet (via Zoom video conference) others in your area whose lives are affected by FTD. RSVP is required to receive Zoom meeting link and password. Limited spots available. To RSVP, or if you have questions, please contact…
February 17th Webinar: Brain-Behavior Connections in Frontotemporal Degeneration
The cognitive and behavioral changes experienced in FTD are closely related to the loss of neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Understanding the connection between changes in the structure of the brain and behavioral symptoms is important for understanding the disease. This webinar will discuss how patterns of atrophy in the…
Spokane, WA Virtual Meet & Greet
Join AFTD Ambassador Joanne Linerud for a Virtual Meet & Greet for the Spokane, WA area. E-meet (via Zoom video conference) others in your area whose lives are affected by FTD. RSVP is required to receive Zoom meeting link and password. Limited spots available. To RSVP, or if you have questions, please contact Joanne at…
Fighting for the Future: Education and Support for Familial FTD/ALS
AFTD is a bronze-level sponsor of the University of Pennsylvania Frontotemporal Degeneration Center's virtual conference, "Fighting for the Future: Education and Support for Familial FTD/ALS." This live event will address the unique challenges and situations that arise from familial or genetic disease. Genetic counselors, neurologists, and social workers are all scheduled to talk about the…
Charity Miles March Sponsorship – Arden Courts
With March’s arrival, we are happy to announce a new Charity Miles sponsorship and mileage goal. AFTD is grateful for Arden Courts’ sponsorship and support of our mission on Charity Miles. During the month of March, every mile that community members log on the app on our behalf will be matched $1/mile, up to 10,000…
The 12th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias and 1st International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias Congress
AFTD is a sponsor of the 12th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias and 1st International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias Congress, to be held virtually by the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias. This meeting will feature opening remarks by AFTD CEO Susan L-J Dickinson and will feature presentations from numerous members of the AFTD Medical Advisory…
Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting
On March 5, AFTD hosted a virtual Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting with representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We're grateful to the hundreds of people and families from around the world who participated in this important opportunity to make the FDA aware of the urgent need for FTD treatments. We…
Central Time Zone Young Adult Virtual Meet & Greet
Join AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason on March 11 from 7 pm - 8 pm CT for a Virtual Meet & Greet for young adults, ages 20-45, located in the Central Time Zone who have a parent living with FTD. E-meet (via Zoom video conference) others whose lives are affected by FTD. RSVP is required to…
PPA Conference: Communication & Connection 2021
AFTD is a sponsor of the 2021 PPA Conference, an online education and support virtual conference for persons living with primary progressive aphasia, their families and professionals, held by Northwestern University's Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease. Participants will be able to learn about PPA from the experts at Northwestern University, receive support…
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