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Scientists Now Able to Classify Tau Filament Structures Linked to FTD Disorders

Researchers in the UK have gained new insight into classifying the structures of tau filaments found in…

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Self-Advocating Persons with Young-Onset Dementia Highlighted in “Wall Street Journal”

The Wall Street Journal highlighted how persons with varying types of young-onset dementia, including FTD, are challenging…

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Spotlight On…Dr. Todd J. Cohen, FTD Researcher

Todd J. Cohen, PhD, began his foray into FTD research when he was awarded AFTD’s first Postdoctoral…

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AFTD CEO Talks World FTD Awareness Week on “Rodger That” Podcast

AFTD CEO Susan L-J Dickinson, MSGC, joined the hosts of the Rodger That podcast for its 100th…

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AFTD Staff and Volunteer Featured in “Caregiver Solutions” Show

In a recent episode of the Caregiver Solutions Info show, AFTD staff joined host Marcia Teele to…

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“The Voice” Singer Performs in Honor of Her Late Mother, Who Had FTD

FTD awareness made its way to prime-time television last night, when Parker McKay, a contestant on NBC’s…

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NY State Senator Hinchey and AFTD Raises FTD Awareness with Virtual Information Session

In observation of World FTD Awareness Week 2021, New York state senator Michelle Hinchey joined AFTD Advocacy…

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Watch the Global Conversation on FTD!

To mark World FTD Awareness Week 2021, AFTD has worked with the international coalition World FTD United…

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Australian Couple Share their FTD Story for World FTD Awareness Week 2021

Mark Ferguson and his wife Jill, who is living with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), shared their story…

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#FTDhotshotchallenge Makes a Fiery Return

Dedicated AFTD volunteers are taking FTD awareness to a fiery level with the return of the #FTDhotshotchallenge….

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