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Article on Apathy Points to Connection to Brain Diseases, FTD
The link between apathy and neurodegenerative diseases including FTD and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is highlighted in…
Cryo-Electron Microscopy Provides Insights into Tau’s Role in Neurodegenerative Disease
New AFTD-funded research published February 6 in the scientific journal Cell provides new and important insights into…
AFTD Medical Advisor Discusses FTD on Dementia Matters Podcast
Dr. Howard Rosen, a member of the AFTD Medical Advisory Council, recently spoke about understanding and managing…
Montessori Teaching Method Used to Help Persons with Dementia
A Philadelphia Inquirer article highlights how the use of Montessori teaching in continuing care facilities can help…
“60 Minutes” FTD Segment to Re-Air on Feb. 2
60 Minutes will again broadcast its segment on FTD, “The Cruelest Disease You’ve Never Heard Of,” on…
New Research Shows Light Therapy Can Improve Dementia-Related Symptoms
New research suggests that light therapy may help to improve sleeping patterns, mood, and behavior in persons…
Writer Shares FTD Experience in New York Times Parenting Column
In a NYT Parenting column, writer Lizzie Skurnick draws parallels between watching her 6-year-old son grow older…
Retired Police Officer Grants Christmas Wish for Family with FTD
A Pennsylvania family received “the best gift” this Christmas when a retired police officer helped bring their…
AFTD Volunteer Spreads FTD Awareness on National TV
AFTD volunteer Amy Johnson recently shared her family’s journey with the disease in front of a nationally…
Monty Python Star Terry Jones Dies
Terry Jones, a founding member of the Monty Python comedy troupe, has died at the age of…
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