What's New

FTD in the News

Study on the potential benefits of therapeutic exercise for people with PSP

Pilot Study Looks into Benefits of Therapeutic Exercise for People with PSP 

A study published in Frontiers in Neurology investigates the benefits of a tailored, therapeutic exercise program for…

Read More >
The Chief Executive Office and Chief Science Officer of the ADDF discussed advancing diagnosis practices in a recent interview

ADDF Chief Executive and Chief Science Officers Discuss Advancing Dementia Diagnoses  

Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) Chief Executive Officer Mark Roithmayr and co-founder and Chief Science Officer Howard…

Read More >
Forget Me Not Village is an American Dementia Village intended for rural communities without access to the same dementia resources as cities

“Forget Me Not Village” Aims to Bring Dementia Village Model to Rural U.S. 

A recent article in The News Review spotlighted the founder of “Forget Me Not Village,” a care…

Read More >
Dr. Marsel Mesulam

AFTD Advisor M.-Marsel Mesulam Appears in Podcast to Discuss Recent PPA Study 

Medical Advisory Council member M.-Marsel Mesulam, MD, recently appeared in an episode of The Brain Podcast to…

Read More >
The BBC will air a documentary about former rugby player Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease

BBC to Air Documentary on Former Rugby Player with Motor Neuron Disease 

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to air a documentary that highlights the experiences of a…

Read More >
FDA Announcement on ALS Drug

FDA Announcement on ALS Drug Reflects Growing Hope for Treatments

The FDA’s recent approval of a new drug to treat ALS signals important and promising developments for…

Read More >
AFTD Ambassador Jerry Horn shared facts about FTD and his own personal experiences with it on Facebook Live

AFTD Ambassador Shares FTD Information, Experiences on Facebook Live 

AFTD Ambassador Jerry Horn recently took part in a Facebook Live event hosted by the E.A. Roberts…

Read More >
Karate Black Belt Shares His Experiences with Motor Neuron Disease

Karate Black Belt Shares His Experiences with Motor Neuron Disease 

A karate ace in the UK shared his experiences of wanting to help people and stay active…

Read More >
An article shares how dementia care is made more difficult for members of the LGBTQIA+ community by systemic problems

Finding Inclusive Dementia Care Remains a Challenge for LGBTQIA+ Community 

An article published by Xtra Magazine illustrated the difficulties that members of the LGBTQIA+ community experience when…

Read More >
International Dementia Conference

At International Dementia Conference, Panelists Call for More Funding and Training for Specialized Dementia Care 

Panelists at the International Dementia Conference in Sydney called for increased funding and training to address the need…

Read More >