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“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” Renewed for Second Season

The NBC musical “dramedy” Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist has been renewed for a second season, as reported earlier…

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Marc and Gretchen Toles

Giving a Hand to Our Helping Hands! AFTD Volunteer Marc Toles

A former caregiver to his wife, Marc Toles (MI) wanted to give meaning to what he and…

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AFTD Announces 2019 Pilot Grants in Basic Science and Translational Research

AFTD is proud to announce the most recent recipients of our Pilot Grants, which provide seed funding…

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A Message from AFTD Board Chair David Pfeifer

I hope that this finds you and your loved ones safe and connected in these challenging times….

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Communications Strategist Kristin Holloway Joins AFTD Board

In April, AFTD announced that Kristin Holloway, a communications professional whose husband, Lee, has FTD, has joined…

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COVID-19 and FTD: AFTD Resources Can Help

The COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the world over the last several months has brought new and…

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TEDMED Talk Highlights Meaningful Reconnection in Dementia

In a TEDMED Talk, gerontologist Anne Bastings describes how infusing art creativity into care settings can help…

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“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” Star Jane Levy Talks Potential of Second Season

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist star Jane Levy spoke to the potential of a second season and moving forward…

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Penn FTD Center Launches Virtual Caregiver Conference in Response to COVID

The Penn FTD Center has shared a series of virtual presentations by speakers initially scheduled for its…

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National Report Stresses Impact of Family Caregiving

A new national report on family caregiving found that for the nearly 53 million Americans who provide…

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