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Los Angeles Marathon: March 19, 2023
Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to…
February’s Athlete of the Month: Dan Lyne
AFTD’s Charity Miles Athlete of the Month for February is Dan Lyne from Washington! Dan uses the…
Help & Support: Genetic Information – Understanding My Rights
Obtaining genetic information showing if you or your family could have a genetic form of FTD can…
Remembering Dr. Geri Hall, Long-Time Friend of AFTD
Geraldine “Geri” Hall, PhD, a longtime associate of AFTD and a well-established voice in the field of…
Study Evaluates Use of Serum Blood Samples as FTD Diagnostic Tool
In a recent study, researchers evaluated whether measuring TDP-43 in serum samples (blood samples from which certain…
Writer Shares How Dementia Turned Her Life Upside Down in HuffPost Article
Writer Jan M. Flynn shared how the dementias affecting her two sisters – including corticobasal degeneration (CBD)…
FTD Advocates Nominated for Singaporean of the Year Award
A pair of self-advocates diagnosed with dementia have been nominated by The Straits Times for the periodical’s…
Help & Support: Finding Home and Community-Based FTD Care Options
Although many families are interested in finding in-home or community-based FTD care options, the process of obtaining…
AFTD Ambassador Shares FTD Journey in Podcast Interview
AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper shared insights she gained as a former FTD care partner for her husband,…
Tips & Advice: Managing Compulsive Behaviors
As FTD progresses, ritualistic and compulsive behaviors may develop, which can present as simple repetitive tendencies (clapping,…
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