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“Atlantic” Magazine Highlights Person Diagnosed with FTD
An article published in The Atlantic details the lives of persons diagnosed with dementia amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including one man diagnosed with FTD, and how the…
Chronic Pain May Be an Early Indicator of Dementia, Study Finds
People with dementia may experience increased levels of pain years before a diagnosis, says a new study from France. Researchers from…
Persons with FTD Advisory Council Member Shares Story of Advocacy and Volunteerism
Katie Brandt (left), Amy Shives (center), and Sharon Denny AFTD volunteer Amy Shives, MEd, discussed her experience of being diagnosed…
Researchers Discuss Neuroimaging Techniques at International FTD Conference
Alzforum’s conference coverage series of the International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias has continued. The third article in the series looked into the neuroimaging techniques that investigate…
AFTD Ambassador Talks FTD Resources on Facebook Livestream
AFTD Ambassador Katie Zenger (left) with Dr. Macie Smith AFTD Ambassador Katie Zenger shared vital FTD…
Researchers Provide Updates on Fluid Biomarkers at International FTD Conference
The second installment of Alzforum’s conference coverage series of the International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias highlighted researchers’ insight on fluid biomarkers in…
Study Provides New Insight on Protein Structure Commonly Found in Brains with FTD
Scientists at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have determined the design structure of the protein “fibrils” linked to…
AFTD Volunteer Living with PPA Featured on “Remember Me” Podcast
Longtime AFTD volunteer Sheryl Whitman sat down with the hosts of the Remember Me podcast in a special two-part…
Landmark $20MM Donation Fuels AFTD’s Work Targeting FTD
Donald and Susan Newhouse AFTD is grateful to announce the creation of The Donald and Susan Newhouse…
People of Color Experience More Discrimination When Seeking Dementia Care, Report Finds
Non-white racial and ethnic populations in the U.S. experience more discriminatory barriers when accessing dementia care compared to white populations, a recent report has found. …
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