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Texas Family Raises FTD Awareness at 2021 BMW Dallas Marathon

More than 17,000 participants competed in the 50th anniversary of the BMW Dallas Marathon, and for some…

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Newly Developed Apps Detect Speech Changes Associated with FTD

Newly Developed Apps Detect Speech Changes Associated with FTD

Researchers have developed apps that use artificial intelligence to detect subtle speech changes that may suggest the…

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New Self-Administered Test Might Detect Early Signs of Dementia, Study Suggests

A new-at home cognitive test may be able to detect subtle signs of dementia six months earlier…

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AFTD Ambassador Raises FTD Awareness in Panel Discussion on Lesser-Known Dementias

AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason discussed FTD and its impact on persons diagnosed and their families during a…

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“Washington Post” Highlights Dementia Care Disparities Faced by Women of Color

The Washington Post highlighted the numerous health disparities women of color face when they or their loved…

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All in to #EndFTD: AFTD’s 2021 Annual Report

AFTD’s 2021 Annual Report documents progress made in the key areas of our mission — research, advocacy,…

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Why Volunteer with AFTD?

Looking to get involved and help support AFTD’s mission? Join dedicated volunteers from across the country, helping…

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“Global Conversation” Highlights World FTD Awareness Week 2021

AFTD collaborated with the international coalition World FTD United to produce a Global Conversation on FTD, a…

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All In for the Next Family

“This disease can be so insidious. Telling your story over and over, only to have no one…

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Spotlight on…Dr. Joseph C. Marquez, AFTD Board of Directors

Joseph C. Marquez, M.D., joined AFTD’s Board of Directors earlier this year. The founder and head of…

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