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Penn FTD Center Scientist Receives AFTD’s First Pilot Grant for Nonpharmacological Research
AFTD has awarded Lauren Massimo, Ph.D., CRNP, the inaugural AFTD Pilot Grant for Nonpharmacological Therapies and Tools….
Spotlight on…David Pfeifer, AFTD Board of Directors
After experiencing FTD firsthand as a care partner for his wife Cathy, David Pfeifer felt compelled to…
Study: More than 80% of Dementia Caregivers Are Family Members
Family members and other unpaid helpers comprise 83% of long-term care partners and caregivers for people with…
“Days of Our Lives” Star Martha Madison Raises FTD Awareness at Dallas Marathon
A team of 20 taking part in the BMW Dallas Marathon (December 7-9) will run to raise awareness…
Helping Others in His Mother’s Memory
Nate Stevens became an AFTD volunteer this summer, after losing his mom to FTD. After showing symptoms…
Consider Supporting AFTD This #GivingTuesday…
November 27th marks the seventh annual Giving Tuesday, a day to recognize and support the important work…
U.K. Guardian Spotlights Brain Donation’s Role in Developing FTD Treatments
An article published in The Guardian on November 13 highlights the work of the Sydney Brain Bank…
Former FTD Caregiver Nancy Carlson Profiled in Minn. Star Tribune
November is National Family Caregivers Month, an opportunity to recognize the spouses, children, family members and friends…
Sandra Day O’Connor Announces Dementia Diagnosis
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, announced she has been…
2018 Hope Rising Benefit Draws Record Attendance to Support AFTD’s Mission
More than 500 people gathered in New York City for the third annual AFTD Hope Rising Benefit…
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