FTD is the most common dementia for people under 60, and often occurs when there are teens or young adults still at home. An FTD diagnosis can bring feelings of immense grief and loss as families’ lives are dramatically altered. This AFTD Healthcare Professional Education webinar offers a greater understanding of FTD’s unique emotional experience. Presenter Mary O’Hara, LCSW, a senior instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine who has worked with young-onset dementia caregivers for more than 17 years, looks at how the experience of grief in FTD differs from other dementias, and discusses supports that can help families find strength, resilience, and hope on the FTD journey.

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Recognize aspects of grief and loss common to families living with FTD.
• Describe how to best support families as they cope with their loss and try to find strength.
• List three specific supports or approaches that can help families to discover resilience and find hope.