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My Husband’s Gift, by Kitty Roth
One woman’s account of the “special time” she shared with her husband who was diagnosed with FTD at the age of 55. The beautiful yet simple art they created together…
AFTD Board of Directors Set Goals for 2009
Since its founding in 2002, The Association for Frontotemporal Dementias has made tremendous strides toward “opening the gateway to help and a cure” for patients and families confronting frontotemporal dementias.…
AFTD News: Fall 2008, Volume 5, Issue 3
In this issue: Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program, 6th International FTD Conference, 2008 Research Grant Awards, Laden Research Fellowship, UCSF Art Program. LINK: AFTD News Fall 2008
FTD fast-tracked for disability benefits by Social Security Administration
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced the national rollout of the agency’s Compassionate Allowances initiative, a way to expedite the processing of disability claims for applicants whose…
AFTD News: Summer 2008, Volume 5, Issue 2
In this issue: Grassroots Network, AFTD’s First Public Annual Meeting, Advocacy Efforts in Canada, Research Landscape Analysis Begins. LINK: AFTD News Summer 2008
AFTD News: Spring 2008, Volume 5, Issue 1
In this issue: First Drug Discovery Grants Awarded, Second AFTD Research Grant Awarded, Family Fundraisers Raise Hope LINK: AFTD News Spring 2008
AFTD News: Fall 2007, Volume 4, Issue 3
In this issue: Launch of the Tell 10 People Campaign, Medical Advisory Council Update – Overview of Key Research, Caregiver Tips: Brain Games, 2007 Research Grant announcement. LINK: AFTD News…
AFTD News: Summer 2007, Volume 4, Issue 2
In this issue: AFTD Funds Drug Discovery, Caregiver Conference Report, Importance of Brain Donation, Family Advocacy Efforts Honor Brother. LINK: AFTD News Summer 2007
AFTD News: Spring 2007, Volume 4, Issue 1
In this issue: Miami Meeting of FTD Researchers, Report on 2006 Grant, Potamkin Prize Winners, Children’s FTD Support Group, Creating Personal Health Records. Link: AFTD News Spring 2007
The Conflicting Emotions of a Husband and Caregiver, by Bruce Richardson
Bruce Richardson’s wife, Diana, was diagnosed with Pick’s Disease in 1999, when they had been married for 33 years. He cared for her at their home until her death last…
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