Food for Thought 2023
Food for Thought is a grassroots fundraising and awareness campaign focusing on food and FTD education. Held September 24-October 8, 2023, Food for Thought encompasses World FTD Awareness Week. During this time, people across the world “Take Time with Friends and Family. Take Action.” Food for Thought hosts tell their stories, making people personally aware…
AFTD Educational Webinar: Answering Questions and Providing Support — A Q&A with AFTD HelpLine Staff
Understanding and managing FTD can be overwhelming for those living with a diagnosis, their care partners, and healthcare professionals. The AFTD HelpLine is here to provide support. Last year, HelpLine staff connected more than 3,000 people with essential information, resources that aid in managing the disease, and ways to find further assistance. In this AFTD…
Virtual Meet & Greet for Syracuse, New York Area
AFTD Volunteer Molly Secrest is interested in helping to bring FTD awareness and resources to the Syracuse, New York area. More information about an upcoming new virtual support group in Syracuse will be offered at the Meet & Greet, which will take place on Thursday, October 5 beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET. To RSVP and…
AFTD’s 2023 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (NY)
Metropolis Country Club 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains, NY, United StatesHelp support AFTD’s mission, get in 18 holes of golf on an exclusive private course, participate in a tennis tournament, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2023 Driving Hope Golf Tournament on October 10th at the Metropolis Golf Club in White Plains, NY! Tickets are available for single golfers, foursomes, and reception only guests.…
12th Annual Caregiver Conference
Richland Community Center 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland, WA, United StatesAFTD volunteer Cheryl Garvey will be sharing FTD educational and awareness materials at the 12th Annual Caregiver Conference at the Richland Community Center in Washington State. Author, motivational speaker, and former dementia caregiver Loretta Woodward Veney will be the event's featured presenter. Download this informational flyer to learn more. You can register for this free,…
AFTD Healthcare Professional Education Webinar: Grief, Loss, and Hope: –Helping Families Living with FTD
FTD is the most common dementia for people under 60, and often occurs when there are teens or young adults still at home. An FTD diagnosis can bring feelings of immense grief and loss as families’ lives are dramatically altered. This AFTD Healthcare Professional Education webinar will offer a greater understanding of FTD’s unique emotional…
Pedacito de Carne at the 2023 Montclair Film Festival
MKA Upper School 6 Lloyd Rd, Montclair, NJ, United StatesJoin filmmakers Diana Gonzalez-Morett, Akilah "AK" Walker, and AFTD Ambassador Sandra Gonzalez-Morett at the 2023 Montclair Film Festival this Saturday to share the lived experience of FTD and raise awareness of the disease! Tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below; be sure to use the discount code MFF23-FLM Click Here to Purchase Tickets
Penn FTD Center Annual Caregiver Conference
Smilow Center for Translational Research 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Penn FTD Center’s Annual Caregiver Conference is for those diagnosed with FTD, and their caregivers, family, and friends to access information and support. With presentations from leading experts in neuropsychology, clinical care, genetics, cognitive neuroscience, and more, attendees will hear the latest on innovative treatments, diagnostics, and practical caregiver strategies. AFTD staff will be…
Beaverton City Library 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR, United States
AFTD will be providing information and resources at the Family Caregiver Resources Fair in Beaverton, Ore., on Monday, November 13. In all, more than 20 community programs will be on hand to provide support to family caregivers and care partners. The event is free to attend and registration is not required. If you are an…
Why PSP and CBS Clinical Trials Matter: A Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal syndrome (CBS) are FTD disorders that primarily affect movement and are sometimes called atypical parkinsonism. In this Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar, presented jointly by AFTD and the FTD Disorders Registry, Dr. Anne-Marie Wills, director of the CurePSP Center of Care at Massachusetts General Hospital, will explore what PSP…
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