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September’s Volunteer of the Month: Scott Rose

September’s volunteer of the month is Scott Rose. For Scott, volunteering with AFTD is a way to…

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Words of Encouragement: Hope In the Midst of Change

by Pamela McReynolds When FTD symptoms entered our lives, everything changed. My husband changed, I changed, life…

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September’s Athletes of the Month

This month’s athlete spotlight shines on five members of the AFTD-Team who will be running in the…

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Help & Support: Communicating with Persons Living with PPA – Tips and Strategies

Compiled by Stacey Moeller, MSc, AFTD-affiliated PPA Support Group Volunteer Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is characterized by…

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August’s Volunteer of the Month: Dan Moser

August’s volunteer of the month is Dan Moser of Florida. For Dan, becoming a local resource to…

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Words of Encouragement: I Get by With a Little Help from My Friends

by Ian Witterick A dementia diagnosis turns your life upside down and inside out. This a common…

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August’s Athlete of the Month: James Staten

The athlete of the month for August is James Staten. In the fall of 2020, James was…

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Help & Support: Facing a Difficult Decision: Driving and FTD

Following an FTD diagnosis, determining whether the person diagnosed can and should still drive becomes increasingly urgent….

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July’s Volunteer of the Month: Sandy Karger

July’s volunteer of the month is Sandy Karger. Following her husband’s FTD diagnosis 13 years ago, longtime…

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Advancing Hope: AFTD Announces Two New 2021-2023 Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowship Recipients

The Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowships, made possible by the Holloway Family Foundation Fund, continue and expand the AFTD…

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