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Persons with Dementia Share Stories of Their Pre-Diagnosis Symptoms
Several persons diagnosed with early-onset dementia recount their stories of first noticing their symptoms in a recently…
Stories of FTD Genetics Featured in “Brain & Life” Magazine
Brain & Life magazine recently told the stories of two people whose lives have been affected by FTD, and who participated in the March 5…
AFTD Founding Board Member Talks about Creation of FTD Caregiver Resource Book
AFTD founding Board member Lisa Radin shared her journey of being an FTD caregiver during Massachusetts General Hospital’s “Community…
AFTD Volunteer Living with PPA Interviewed on “Rodger That” Podcast
AFTD volunteer Jennifer Lee discussed how her life has changed since being diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia…
“Atlantic” Magazine Highlights Person Diagnosed with FTD
An article published in The Atlantic details the lives of persons diagnosed with dementia amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including one man diagnosed with FTD, and how the…
Persons with FTD Advisory Council Member Shares Story of Advocacy and Volunteerism
Katie Brandt (left), Amy Shives (center), and Sharon Denny AFTD volunteer Amy Shives, MEd, discussed her experience of being diagnosed…
UK Woman Shares Husband’s Journey with Young-Onset Dementia
Michelle Macadangdang mistook her husband’s sudden change in temperament to be a sign that their marriage was in…
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…
Giving a Hand to Our Helping Hands!
AFTD Volunteers: Kati Woodford and Marlene McKian AFTD offers a young-adult Facebook group for people in their…
Giving a Hand to Our Helping Hands!
AFTD Volunteer: Amy Almeida AFTD volunteer Amy Almeida and her family used AFTD’s resources for care partners…
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