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FTD Disorders Registry Announces Its First Strategic Plan

Since 2017, the FTD Disorders Registry has provided a secure, centralized platform for persons diagnosed, caregivers, and…

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Newhouse and Holloway Gifts to Advance AFTD’s Mission

(above: Donald and Susan Newhouse, Lee and Kristin Holloway) AFTD is grateful to announce the creation of…

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Study Examines Coping Techniques of Couples Living with Young-Onset Dementia Diagnosis

A recent study conducted by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) explores the lived experiences of couples…

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Husband with FTD, Mistaken for Having Midlife Crisis, Profiled in UK Newspaper

A UK-based newspaper highlighted persons impacted by FTD, including one man living with FTD who many believed…

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Experts Inform Research on Designs for Early-Stage Dementia Drug Trials

In a recent paper published in Neurology, dementia experts provided guidance on the best practices for designing…

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Milken Institute’s Dementia Report Prioritizes Early Detection and Diagnosis Resources for Clinicians

In a new report, researchers from the Milken Institute have issued a proposal aiming to improve early…

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N.Y. Times Highlights Financial Mismanagement as an Early Dementia Symptom

The New York Times spotlighted how financial mismanagement is an early indicator of young-onset dementias like FTD…

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Join Us for the 2021 AFTD Education Conference

Learn more and register today! People and families affected by FTD can find hope, support, and opportunities…

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Australian Newspaper Profiles People Living with FTD

The Sydney Morning Herald chronicled the lives of Australians diagnosed with dementia, including several persons living with…

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Mother-Daughter Pair Discuss Genetic FTD with BBC

A recent article in BBC News profiled a mother living with FTD and her daughter who is…

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