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Webinar: The Role of Creative Arts Therapy and Engagement in FTD Care

How can creative arts therapists support and engage individuals and families living with FTD? This AFTD Educational Webinar defines…

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AFTD Documents the FTD Experience for the FDA in “Voice of the Patient” Report

AFTD has completed its Voice of the Patient report, summarizing and analyzing data and perspectives from more…

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Parker McKay Exits “The Voice” After Performance in Memory of Late Mother, Who Had FTD

Singer Parker McKay, whose mother lived with FTD, exited NBC’s The Voice following her battle round performance…

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Self-Advocating Persons with Young-Onset Dementia Highlighted in “Wall Street Journal”

The Wall Street Journal highlighted how persons with varying types of young-onset dementia, including FTD, are challenging…

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Spotlight On…Dr. Todd J. Cohen, FTD Researcher

Todd J. Cohen, PhD, began his foray into FTD research when he was awarded AFTD’s first Postdoctoral…

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AFTD CEO Talks World FTD Awareness Week on “Rodger That” Podcast

AFTD CEO Susan L-J Dickinson, MSGC, joined the hosts of the Rodger That podcast for its 100th…

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AFTD Staff and Volunteer Featured in “Caregiver Solutions” Show

In a recent episode of the Caregiver Solutions Info show, AFTD staff joined host Marcia Teele to…

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“The Voice” Singer Performs in Honor of Her Late Mother, Who Had FTD

FTD awareness made its way to prime-time television last night, when Parker McKay, a contestant on NBC’s…

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NY State Senator Hinchey and AFTD Raises FTD Awareness with Virtual Information Session

In observation of World FTD Awareness Week 2021, New York state senator Michelle Hinchey joined AFTD Advocacy…

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AFTD Awareness Ads Featured in the New York Times

Throughout World FTD Awareness Week (Sept. 26-Oct. 3), the New York Times featured digital and print FTD-themed…

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