What's New

All U.S. States

AFTD at 20: The Journey So Far

2002: AFTD is founded When Helen-Ann Comstock’s husband, Craig, was diagnosed with Pick’s disease — what we…

Read More >

Teaming Up to Bring Hope to Action

“There’s a real fear around dementia that’s hard to combat, but giving people resources, tools, and guidance…

Read More >

West Texas Virtual Meet & Greet: Saturday, Dec. 3

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at a virtual AFTD Meet & Greet…

Read More >
Destigmatizing Dementia to Improve the Caregiver Journey image

Destigmatizing Dementia to Improve the Caregiver Journey

Nicole Petrie, an FTD care partner and AFTD volunteer, became a caregiver advocate on social media by…

Read More >
Sharing an FTD Diagnosis with Family and Friends image

Help & Support: Sharing an FTD Diagnosis with Family and Friends

After receiving an FTD diagnosis, persons diagnosed and their care partners may wonder how to share this…

Read More >
Kerry Brinkerhoff is AFTD's Athlete of the Month

November’s Athlete of the Month: Kerry Brinkerhoff

AFTD’s Athlete of the Month for November is Kerry Brinkerhoff from Utah. Kerry runs for family members…

Read More >
AFTD-Team member James Staten runs to raise FTD Awareness

Racing to Raise FTD Awareness

In 2018, James Staten – a leader in business infrastructure technology, prolific writer, and speaker at numerous…

Read More >

Alzheimer’s Association — 37th Annual Wisconsin State Conference

Click here to learn more.

Read More >
In-Person Meet & Greet logo

Vestavia Hills, AL — In-Person Meet & Greet

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet…

Read More >
Holiday Hack for FTD-Related Challenges

Holiday Hacks for FTD-Related Challenges

The holidays are upon us, with all the hustle and bustle. It can be a happy time…

Read More >