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Mother Impacted by FTD Writes Children’s Book About Dementia
A mother of three whose father is living with FTD has launched pre-sales of a children’s book…
Cast of “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” Talks About the Impact of the First Season
The entire cast of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, including creator Austin Winsberg, gathered to talk about the experience…
Eight-Year-Old Dallas Girl Shares AFTD Fundraiser on NBC News
Caroline Cary, an eight-year-old who is raising money for AFTD with the creation of her own summer…
NPR Report Highlights Challenges of Dementia Care During COVID
A recent edition of NPR’s Here & Now focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on dementia care…
Defending Against Scams During COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to impact the country, scammers are taking advantage of the situation by playing into…
Cornell University Researchers Explore Role of TMEM106B Gene in Neurodegeneration
In trying to better understand the factors that drive neurodegeneration, researchers at Cornell University point to a…
AFTD Community Members Share Hope with New Podcast
Two members of the AFTD community have launched a new podcast dedicated to telling the stories of…
Separated Due to COVID-19, Family Facing FTD Celebrates Socially Distanced 80th Birthday
Although unable to physically be with her family on her 80th birthday, Sandra Beltz, who has FTD…
Biotech Company Alector Announces Promising Data in FTD-GRN Treatment Study
Alector has dosed the first participant in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of…
Life During a Pandemic: FTD Facility Care Amidst COVID-19
Partners in FTD Care, Summer 2020 Download the full issue (pdf) Across the U.S., long-term care facilities have…
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