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Readers of The New York Times Invited to Learn More about FTD

Thanks to a generous sponsor, AFTD secured placement of back-to-back full-page ads in the 10/04 and 10/11…

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Richard E. Rainwater, Billionaire Texas Dealmaker, Dies at 71

AFTD extends condolences to the family and friends of Richard E. Rainwater, who passed away on Sunday,…

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A Dance With Dementia: How Spiritual Discipline Helps the Process of Losing Who We Are

In this recent Elephant Journal article written by D. Patrick Miller, FTD gets a provocative aka: “Alzheimer’s…

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Stroups’ 50th anniversary filled with family, food and lots of love

When you’re 21 and madly in love, ‘For better or for worse’ and ‘In sickness and in…

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Mother-Son Team Shine Light on Rare Form of Dementia Called FTD

In this article for online forum Caregiver Relief, journalist David Heist writes about the FTD resource What…

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A Labor of Love

Actress Connie Shulman, most known for her work in Orange is the New Black, spoke with Neurology…

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Looks Like Laury… Interview with Pamela Hogan and Connie Shulman

Awareness is key to realizing AFTD’s mission – and when people share stories of the impact FTD…

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Artist Tori Tinsley’s podcast explores FTD and her art…

In a WonderRoot Artist Feature podcast, artist Tori Tinsley explores how her mother’s FTD diagnosis has shaped…

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Sexual Issues and Dementia

This article from The Age out of Australia discusses the effects of dementia on sexual behavior.

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Former officer’s FTD diagnosis blindsides family

A former undercover officer and SWAT team member, Tom Niman declined dramatically as a result of frontotemporal…

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