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Writer Lizzie Skurnick Talks About FTD, Caregiving on “Today Show”

The Today Show recently featured a woman whose mother has FTD in a special Women’s History Month…

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“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” Creator Shares Personal Connection to PSP

In an interview with NPR, the creator of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist shares how his father’s experience with…

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Famous Record Producer Keith Olsen Dies

Acclaimed record producer Keith Olsen, best remembered for his work alongside Fleetwood Mac and other notable rock…

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Canceled: AFTD’s 2020 Education Conference

Update: AFTD has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Education Conference. Click here to learn…

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New Blood Test Could Lead to Easier FTD Diagnosis

A simple blood test discovered by researchers at UC San Francisco could someday lead to easier diagnoses…

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New AFTD Resource Offers Shared Insight on Grief and the FTD Journey

Feelings of grief and loss are common throughout the progression of FTD, from diagnosis to disease progression…

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Dementia Advocate Teepa Snow Talks Living Well with Dementia

Dementia advocate and educator Teepa Snow speaks to living a better life with dementia in a recent…

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Arizona Family Speaks to Challenges of Facing FTD

An Arizona man living with FTD is the focus of a recent NBC News segment about what…

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Canadian Residential Program Highlights Challenges of Dementia Care

A Globe and Mail article that highlights a new residential care program for people with young onset…

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KHN Columnist Speaks to Personal Decision of Genetic Testing for Dementia

Kaiser Health News columnist Judith Graham explores the decision to pursue genetic testing in a personal column…

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