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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Defending Against Scams During COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to impact the country, scammers are taking advantage of the situation by playing into…

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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…

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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…

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