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AFTD News: Fall 2022, Vol. 19, Issue 3

In this issue: From Hope to Action: AFTD Commits to Bold 2022-2025 Strategic Plan; AFTD Updates Several…

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From Hope to Action: AFTD Commits to Bold 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

Earlier this year, AFTD’s Board of Directors approved an ambitious new Strategic Plan to guide our mission…

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AFTD at 20: The Journey So Far

2002: AFTD is founded When Helen-Ann Comstock’s husband, Craig, was diagnosed with Pick’s disease — what we…

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Teaming Up to Bring Hope to Action

“There’s a real fear around dementia that’s hard to combat, but giving people resources, tools, and guidance…

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Destigmatizing Dementia to Improve the Caregiver Journey

Nicole Petrie, an FTD care partner and AFTD volunteer, became a caregiver advocate on social media by…

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Help & Support: Sharing an FTD Diagnosis with Family and Friends

After receiving an FTD diagnosis, persons diagnosed and their care partners may wonder how to share this…

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