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FTD Caregiving in a Pandemic
Dear Friends, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during this still…
Revolutionary Computer Scientist Russell Kirsch Dies After Journey with FTD
Russell Kirsch, a computer scientist known for scanning the first digital image, has died after a nearly…
Study of Brain Scans Suggest Potential Biomarkers in Cases of Familial FTD
Researchers hoping to better understand what happens in the brain before people with familial FTD develop symptoms…
Mother Impacted by FTD Writes Children’s Book About Dementia
A mother of three whose father is living with FTD has launched pre-sales of a children’s book…
Cast of “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” Talks About the Impact of the First Season
The entire cast of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, including creator Austin Winsberg, gathered to talk about the experience…
Eight-Year-Old Dallas Girl Shares AFTD Fundraiser on NBC News
Caroline Cary, an eight-year-old who is raising money for AFTD with the creation of her own summer…
NPR Report Highlights Challenges of Dementia Care During COVID
A recent edition of NPR’s Here & Now focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on dementia care…
Defending Against Scams During COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to impact the country, scammers are taking advantage of the situation by playing into…
Cornell University Researchers Explore Role of TMEM106B Gene in Neurodegeneration
In trying to better understand the factors that drive neurodegeneration, researchers at Cornell University point to a…
AFTD Community Members Share Hope with New Podcast
Two members of the AFTD community have launched a new podcast dedicated to telling the stories of…