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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…
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…
‘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…
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…
FTD Economic Burden Study
AFTD is pleased to share that the FTD Economic Burden Study, the first of its kind, is…
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…
Lewy Body Dementia Gets Spotlight
Autopsy findings identified that comedian Robin Williams was battling Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), or Lewy Body…
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…
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…
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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