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“DEMENTIA COSTS SOARING; GOVT UNFAZED” – an article from the Bangalore Mirror Bureau

Experts say the burden of the cost of dementia has been seriously underestimated; studies pointed out the…

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An Optimistic View of Life with FTD from a Person Diagnosed

Jan Ford, a person diagnosed with FTD, shares her journey to diagnoses, and life afterward in this…

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Washington Times Article: Mystery brain disorder robs patients of their words

In an article from The Washington Times, primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is discussed and how it varies…

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‘I’m still happy’; Couple shares how they live with dementia

Click here to read an article from the StarPhoenix about a couple living with FTD, and how early…

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What Happens When Your Kids Outclass You in Manners 101

Mankato Free Press Features editor Robb Murray shares his experience of being reminded to be more fully present by…

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FTD Economic Burden Study

AFTD is pleased to share that the FTD Economic Burden Study, the first of its kind, is…

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Dementia 101: Not All Dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease

A recent article in Neurology Now explains the differences between the four most common types of dementia (including…

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Lewy Body Dementia Gets Spotlight

Autopsy findings identified that comedian Robin Williams was battling Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), or Lewy Body…

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California’s NBC-affiliate KMIR Broadcasts FTD Feature

California television station KMIR aired the following story, providing an overview of FTD and publicizing the Dementia-Friendly…

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Ottawa Radio Station 580 CFRA Promotes World FTD Awareness Week

On October 10th, Ottawa radio station 580 CFRA hosted dementia advocate Matt Dineen on the program to…

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