AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (CO)
Help support AFTD’s mission, get in 18 holes of golf on an exclusive course, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament on August 11th at the Colorado National Golf Club in Erie, CO! Tickets are available for single golfers, foursomes, and dinner/drinks only guests. There are also multiple sponsorship opportunities…
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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.…
Read MoreTips & Advice: Roaming vs. Wandering
In FTD, “roaming” refers to a form of compulsive behavior that presents as walking, biking, or driving the same route repeatedly. While their lengths may vary, the distance of these compulsively traveled routes can be significant. Roaming isn’t to be confused with “wandering,” a behavior more common in Alzheimer’s disease. Wandering occurs when someone with…
Read MoreNot All Forms of PPA Are FTD, as Recent High-Profile Case Highlights
Not all forms of primary progressive aphasia (PPA) are caused by the same disease pathology with logopenic variant PPA (lvPPA) capable of being associated with either FTD or Alzheimer’s disease. This distinction was recently highlighted by the journey of lauded playwright Christopher Durang, who passed away from complications of lvPPA on April 2. Durang made…
Read MoreMay 22, 2024: In-Person Meet & Greet in Bristol, Pa.
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in Bristol, Pa., located at 680 Radcliffe Street. RSVP by filling out this form. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 22, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Download this…
Read MoreBristol, Pa. Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in Bristol, Penn., located at 680 Radcliffe Street. RSVP by filling out this form. You can also download this flyer to learn more.
Read MoreUnidos en el camino: reunión de personas confrontando la demencia frontotemporal
Únase y aprenda de otras personas que entienden y han vivido el camino difícil de la DFT (degeneración frontotemporal) en este evento virtual para personas de todas partes de los EE. UU. Este evento es específicamente para personas hispanohablantes y las dificultades que la comunidad latina pueda encontrar en particular aquí en este país. Les…
Read MoreAFTD Ambassador Honors Daughter by Spreading FTD Awareness: “FTD Didn’t Win in the End”
In a recent interview with WTHI AFTD Ambassador Dawn Kirby recently shared her daughter’s FTD journey with WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Ind., explaining how she turned her family’s pain into purpose by spreading awareness of the disease. While FTD is the most common dementia in people under 60, Kirby’s daughter Kara began to experience symptoms…
Read MorePowered by Connections Older Adult Month Resource Fair
AFTD Volunteer Ric Fischer will be hosting an information table at the Powered by Connections Older Adult Month Resource Fair in Fairfax, Va. on May 22. This a free event for the community to gather resources and hear panel discussions and speakers honoring older Americans. Registration is required. Click here to learn more and to…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association 38th Annual Wisconsin Conference
Volunteer Alice Brecheisen will be at the Alzheimer’s Association 38th Annual Wisconsin Conference on May 5-6 with an info table about FTD. The Annual Wisconsin Conference is a comprehensive event on dementias like FTD and Alzheimer’s disease that attracts hundreds of healthcare professionals. Continuing Education Credits are available for attendees through University of Wisconsin – Stevens…
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