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Persons Living with FTD Discuss Challenges of COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to constrain families to their homes throughout much of the world, BBC News highlights…
International Consortium Develops New Guidelines to Help Diagnose bvFTD
An international team of researchers has developed clinical recommendations that could make a diagnosis of behavioral variant…
Actress Lara Jill Miller Shares FTD Journey
Actress Lara Jill Miller recently spoke about her mother’s journey with FTD and how she is fighting…
Gut-Brain Connection Could Influence Outcomes of C9 Genetic Mutation
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered a new gut-brain connection that could help to explain why some…
“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” Concludes with Emotional Finale
In an emotional and heartfelt finale, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist depicts the devastating role of grief and loss…
British Vogue Column Highlights Impact of PPA
Writer Gerri Gallagher describes the “quiet, inescapable sadness” of watching a loved one succumb to FTD in…
Scientists Uncover New Genetic Risk Factor for FTD, Alzheimer’s and ALS
A team of scientists in Alabama and California has uncovered a new genetic risk factor that they…
What to Do If Hospitalization Is Necessary During the COVID Crisis
Although self-isolation and social distancing practices have been put in place to help control the spread of…
FTD Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Suggestions
As many of you reading this are likely all too familiar with by now, families affected by…
AFTD and Target ALS Announce $5MM in Grants for Research Targeting Treatments and Biomarkers
Target ALS and AFTD have announced $5 million in funding awards for work by six research teams…