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March 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Amy Canavan

March’s Volunteer of the Month: Amy Canavan

AFTD’s volunteer of the month for the month of March is Amy Canavan. In 2016, Amy’s husband,…

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Help & Support: Navigating a New FTD Diagnosis

Too often, those who are newly diagnosed with FTD are told that there is nothing they can…

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Words of Encouragement: Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays by Nancy Brooks My Dad has been living with bvFTD for almost 15…

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February’s Athlete of the Month Maggie Sepesy

AFTD’s February Athlete of the Month is Maggie Sepesy from New York. Maggie uses the Charity Miles…

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Help & Support: Social Security Benefits for People Living with FTD

As a young-onset form of dementia that typically strikes during the prime earning years, FTD often has…

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February’s Volunteer of the Month Steven McLain

When Stephanie McLain’s mom was diagnosed with FTD, her family went in search of information and resources…

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January’s Volunteer of the Month Barbara Hays

When Barbara’s husband was diagnosed with bvFTD in 2016, the two years that followed were the most…

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Community Connection: Become a Virtual Meet & Greet Host

Looking to connect with others affected by FTD? Do so from the comfort of your home by…

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January’s Athlete of the Month: Kathy Peetz

AFTD’s January Athlete of the Month, Kathy Peetz from Wisconsin, tracks her daily walks and jogs using…

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Help & Support: Coping with the Stress of FTD

The FTD journey can be lonely and isolating. Whether you are caring for a person diagnosed or…

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