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Next Avenue Encourages Involving People with Dementia in Care Planning
An article published by Next Avenue, a digital news platform launched by PBS, points to the importance…
Arizona Doctor Teaches Students about Dementia Using Virtual Reality
An Arizona doctor is using a virtual reality simulation to help younger people understand what it’s like…
Bringing Vital Perspective to Federal Research Grant Reviews…
Members of our community had the chance to participate in a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) program…
A Voice in the Fight Against FTD
“AFTD has allowed me and my family to have a voice and fight this disease. They provide…
AFTD and Target ALS Announce Partnership
On October 15, AFTD and Target ALS announced a new partnership, including a call for research proposals…
Spotlight on…Ian R.A. Mackenzie, M.D., AFTD Medical Advisory Council
“Momentum toward finding useful therapies for FTD is really accelerating,” Ian R.A. Mackenzie, M.D., recently said. As…
FOX Shares Tips for Holiday Travel for Family Members with Dementia
A woman whose mother has FTD recently shared tips for holiday travel with loved ones who have…
N.Y. Times Covers Therapies for Depression, Anxiety in Dementia
A recent New York Times article highlights new therapeutic approaches to help persons diagnosed with dementia cope…
Woodworking AFTD Volunteer Featured in Profile
Woodworking was a longtime hobby for Ken Brunner, until he developed FTD four years ago and decided…
AFTD Medical Advisory Council Members Publish Studies on FTD
Two recently published studies on FTD subtypes – behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD) and primary progressive aphasia (PPA)…
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