Dementia Friendly Lancaster Teepa Snow Event

Garden Spot Village South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, United States

AFTD volunteers Samantha Fuller and Frank Alvarez are hosting an information table at the Dementia Friendly Lancaster Workshop on August 21, 2024, from 8 AM - 4 PM, EST. Hosted by occupational therapist Teepa Snow, the workshop will provide attendees with a better understanding of what people with dementia are going through, how care partners and persons…

8th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament

Sunny Brae Golf Course 3419 Golf Course Road, Osage, IA, United States

AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper will host the 8th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament on August 31, 2024, with proceeds benefiting AFTD’s Research Initiatives. The tournament will be held at Sunny Brae Golf Course (Osage, IA) and will feature a two-person best shot format on 18 holes, four hole-in-one opportunities, plus mulligan and fairway…

In-Person Duke Caregiver Community Event

Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park 4700 Emperor Boulevard, Durham, United States

AFTD volunteer Ambassador Jerry Lazarus and volunteer Paul Lester will be hosting an information table on behalf of AFTD at the In-Person Duke Caregiver Community Event on September 5 from 8 AM - 4:30 PM EDT. Go to the event website to learn more or register.

Lorain County Senior Expo

Rosewood Place 4493 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH, United States

AFTD volunteer Sharon Land will be hosting an information table at the Lorain County Senior Expo on September 10 from 10 AM-1 PM EDT.  Go to the event website to learn more or register.

Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament

Pine Ridge Country Club 28 Pleasant St, North Oxford, MA

AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara will host the Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament on September 14, 2024, with all proceeds donated to AFTD for Research and family care grants. The tournament will be held at Pine Ridge Country Club in North Oxford, MA. Cost is $125 per individual, $400 per foursome, or $30 for dinner buffet only.…

AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (NY)

Metropolis Country Club 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains, NY, United States

Help 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 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament on September 16th at the Metropolis Golf Club in White Plains, NY! Tickets are available for single golfers, foursomes, and reception only guests.…

2024 Living With Dementia Conference

Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA Hiawatha Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY, United States

AFTD volunteer Amy Canavan will be hosting an information table at the 2024 Living With Dementia Conference in Syracuse, N.Y. Being held on September 18, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, the event will feature local resources and support for people living with dementia in New York. To register, visit the Living With Dementia website. For more…

$50

FTD Awareness Week Event

Johnston Public Library Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, United States

AFTD volunteer support group facilitator Al Papesh and the members of the group will be sharing AFTD resources and answering questions at the Johnston Public Library in Johnston, Iowa on Saturday, 9/22/24, from 1:15-4:30 CST.

2024 Fundraiser for AFTD, Hosted by Gary’s FUB Team

The Hutton House South Shore Drive, Medicine Lake, MN, United States

Join Gary's FUB Team on September 23, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:30pm at the Hutton House in Medicine Lake, MN for the 2024 Fundraiser for AFTD! The evening promises to be filled with inspiring moments, including guest speaker Dr. David Knopman, a leading dementia researcher from the Mayo Clinic, and heartfelt testimonies from local caregivers. Enjoy live…

AFTD Webinar: Care Partner Learning Series — Navigating Behavioral Variant FTD Symptoms

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Behavioral variant FTD, or bvFTD, makes up almost half of all FTD diagnoses. Behavioral symptoms can fundamentally alter one's personality, which can be extremely distressing for the person diagnosed and challenging for care partners, family members, and friends. So, learning about and understanding these symptoms can help care partners approach behaviors and support the person…