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Farming Therapy Program Provides Support for Persons with Dementia
Two brothers from England have created a farming therapy program as a source of support and care…
Neurofilament Light Potentially Useful in Identifying FTD, Study Shows
The protein neurofilament light chain (NfL), a recognized biomarker linked to neurodegeneration, may be useful in detecting…
Geriatrician Tells “Washington Post” about FTD Caregiving Responsibilities
The Washington Post profiled a geriatrician who chronicled her journey of caring for her husband, who had…
AFTD Staff Talks Virtual Support Groups on “NPR”
AFTD Support Services Manager Bridget Moran-McCabe, MPH, was featured in an NPR segment highlighting virtual support groups…
AFTD Medical Advisory Council Member Discusses FTD Care in “LiveTalk” Interview
AFTD Medical Advisory Council chair elect Dr. Bradford Dickerson discussed caring for a loved one with FTD…
AFTD Board Member Kristin Holloway Discusses FTD Research Fund in “San Francisco Business Times”
AFTD Board of Directors member Kristin Holloway and her husband, Lee Holloway, were featured in a May…
Study Examines Coping Techniques of Couples Living with Young-Onset Dementia Diagnosis
A recent study conducted by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) explores the lived experiences of couples…
Husband with FTD, Mistaken for Having Midlife Crisis, Profiled in UK Newspaper
A UK-based newspaper highlighted persons impacted by FTD, including one man living with FTD who many believed…
“Days of Our Lives” Star Mourns the Loss of Her Mother, Who Had FTD
Barbara Bagg, mother of Emmy Award-nominated actor Martha Madison, died on May 18 at age 69 after…
Experts Inform Research on Designs for Early-Stage Dementia Drug Trials
In a recent paper published in Neurology, dementia experts provided guidance on the best practices for designing…
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