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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…

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“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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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Consider Supporting AFTD This #GivingTuesday…

November 27th marks the seventh annual Giving Tuesday, a day to recognize and support the important work…

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Support AFTD Through AmazonSmile This Holiday Season

As you do your holiday shopping this Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond, please consider using AmazonSmile…

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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…

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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…

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Sandra Day O'Connor

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…

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