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Washington Post Highlights Emerging Technologies to Help Persons with Dementia

The growing number of technological interventions available to help persons with dementia cope with the condition is…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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A Voice in the Fight Against FTD

“AFTD has allowed me and my family to have a voice and fight this disease. They provide…

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AFTD and Target ALS Announce Partnership

On October 15, AFTD and Target ALS announced a new partnership, including a call for research proposals…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Woodworking AFTD Volunteer Featured in Profile

Woodworking was a longtime hobby for Ken Brunner, until he developed FTD four years ago and decided…

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