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June 2022 Volunteer of the Month Jerry Horn

June’s Volunteer of the Month: Jerry Horn

Volunteer of the Month When Jerry’s wife Debbie was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) in 2014,…

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Help & Support: Understanding & Managing Agitation in FTD

Understanding & Managing Agitation in FTD One of FTD’s hallmark symptoms is difficulty communicating. FTD causes atrophy…

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May Volunteer of the Month Deb Millis

May’s Volunteer of the Month: Deb Millis

When Deb Millis’ husband was diagnosed with FTD five years ago, after showing signs of decline throughout…

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Words of Encouragement: Golden Oldies, Golden Memories

Golden Oldies, Golden Memories by Chelsi Bisbey When we walked into my mom’s assisted living facility during…

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May Athlete of the Month Debbie Fenoglio at the Colfax Marathon

May’s Athlete of the Month: Debbie Fenoglio

AFTD’s Athlete of the Month for May is Debbie F. from Colorado. Debbie uses the Charity Miles…

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Help & Support: Understanding an FTD-ALS Diagnosis

May is ALS Awareness Month, a month dedicated to increasing awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and advocacy…

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April's Athlete of the Month Zoy Kocian

April’s Athlete of the Month: Zoy Kocian

Our AFTD-Team Athlete of the Month for April is Zoy Kocian from Texas. Zoy uses the Charity…

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Words of Encouragement: Emma & Her King

Emma & Her King by Kristen Medica, FTD Wife & Mother A few weeks ago, I decided to…

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Help & Support: Resources & Recommendations for Secondary Care Partners and Caregivers

Typically, managing care for someone with FTD is not a one-person job. In many FTD families, an…

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Words of Encouragement: I Love You More

I Love You More by Deanna Lindberg As an only child, I’ve always had a special connection…

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