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Advancing Hope: AFTD hosts FTD Social at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN), with nearly 35,000 members in 95 countries, is the world’s largest professional…
Volunteer Update: Hosting a Meet & Greet Event
By hosting a Meet & Greet on behalf of AFTD, volunteers can bring together people affected by…
Advancing Hope: AFTD Manager of Genetic Initiatives Attends National Society of Counselors Annual Education Conference
AFTD’ Manager of Genetic Initiatives Kim Jenny, MS, LCGC, attended the 2023 National Society of Genetic Counselors…
Dear HelpLine: Connecting During Facility Visits
Dear HelpLine, My mom has FTD and lives in a facility, and I am struggling to find…
Advocacy Update: Federal Dementia Legislation Scheduled to Expire in 2025
The scientific understanding of FTD has increased more in the past 10 years than in the previous…
Advancing Hope: AFTD’s Director of Research Engagement Attends NORD Summit in Washington, DC
AFTD Director of Research Engagement Shana Dodge, PhD, attended the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Breakthrough…
Guest Feature: Heal the Heart, Hold Up the Truths, and Find a Way
The FTD journey an emotional experience filled with grief and frustration, but it is one punctuated by…
Volunteer Update: Hosting an Information Table Event
Hosting an information table on behalf of AFTD gives our volunteers a perfect way to bring awareness…
Dear HelpLine – Support for Veterans
Dear HelpLine, My loved one is a veteran. Do we qualify for any support? Navigating the Department…
AFTD Update: Updated Digital Resources for FTD & Genetics
The FTD & Genetics section of AFTD’s website has been newly updated to help families better understand…
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