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AFTD Volunteer Katie Brandt Named Co-Chair of the NAPA Advisory Council
Katie Brandt, AFTD volunteer and former Regional Coordinator Volunteer, was named co-chair of the National Alzheimer’s Project…
“Faithful as She Fades” Paints an Honest Portrait of FTD Caregiving
L’dor v’dor, a Hebrew phrase translated “from generation to generation,” is meant to convey the concept of…
University of Exeter Presents Research on Apathy in Dementia
Although it is the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia — present in nearly half of all…
AFTD Volunteer Featured in Recent Episode of The Alzheimer’s Podcast
AFTD volunteer Deborah Dolan was recently interviewed by the Dementia Sherpa, Christy Turner, on The Alzheimer’s Podcast….
Study: More than 80% of Dementia Caregivers Are Family Members
Family members and other unpaid helpers comprise 83% of long-term care partners and caregivers for people with…
Consider Supporting AFTD This #GivingTuesday…
November 27th marks the seventh annual Giving Tuesday, a day to recognize and support the important work…
Support AFTD Through AmazonSmile This Holiday Season
As you do your holiday shopping this Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond, please consider using AmazonSmile…
U.K. Guardian Spotlights Brain Donation’s Role in Developing FTD Treatments
An article published in The Guardian on November 13 highlights the work of the Sydney Brain Bank…
Former FTD Caregiver Nancy Carlson Profiled in Minn. Star Tribune
November is National Family Caregivers Month, an opportunity to recognize the spouses, children, family members and friends…
Sandra Day O’Connor Announces Dementia Diagnosis
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, announced she has been…