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UCSF Researchers Identify Brain’s Immune System as a Driving Force Behind FTD

For years, researchers have been trying to solve the puzzle of just how FTD starts to break…

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Very Rev. Tracey Lind to Open Photo Exhibit, Donate Portion of Sales to Support AFTD

The work of Very Rev. Tracey Lind will be on display at Foothill Galleries, located in Cleveland…

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Wisconsin Woman Takes to TikTok to Share Mom’s FTD Journey

For Nicole Petrie, who has been sharing her mom’s journey with FTD on the popular social media…

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UK Resident Shares Challenges, Fears of FTD Journey

For 28-year-old Jess Crawford, her mother’s recent FTD diagnosis has led to challenges and fears, leaving her…

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Depression Worsens Over Time for Dementia Caregivers, Study Suggests

Caring for a partner or spouse with a new dementia diagnosis is associated with worsening, and long-lasting,…

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New Research Suggests Autoimmune Diseases in FTD/ALS Linked to C9orf72 Mutation

The findings of a new study focused on the C9orf72 mutation could help to explain why some…

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Next Avenue Emphasizes Financial Impact of Dementia Care Amidst COVID-19

In a recent article, Next Avenue highlights the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on those caring…

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Young Caregiver Speaks to Finishing College While Caring for Loved One with Dementia

For recent college graduate Lumiere Rostick, the decision to move in with their grandparents to help care…

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Studies Co-Authored by AFTD MAC Member Reveal 3D Tau Structure Unique to FTD

In a comparison of protein filaments extracted from brain tissue donated by persons with FTD and other…

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FTD Research and Clinical Trials during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The past few years have been what we hope is the start of a groundbreaking time for…

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