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Howard Glick Guest Speaker at ALFA Conference in May

On May 16, 2013, Howard Glick spoke for two hours at the Arizona Assisted Living Federation of America.  “A Conversation with Howard” about what it’s like to live with FTD was presented to an audience of more than 250 people to spread awareness about FTD.

AFTD MAC Members Write Editorial for Professional Journal

AFTD Medical Advisory Council members Drs. Chiadi Onyike and Edward (Ted) Huey co-wrote an editorial that introduces the April 2013 issue of the International Review of Psychiatry.  The piece, entitled “Frontotemporal dementia and psychiatry,” prefaces this issue, which is dedicated to FTD.

Memory Lanes: Bowling to Strike Out Pick’s Disease

July 21, 2013 – Casey Greemore and Nicholas Krapelin will host a bowling event at Merrimack Ten Pin in Merrimack, NH on July 21 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to benefit AFTD.  Casey’s mom, Lenora, was diagnosed with FTD in 2012.  Contact Casey to sign up or for more information at cgreemore25@gmail.com.

NY Man with FTD/ALS Tells His Story to Press

In September 2012, Tom Ruhlman of Skaneateles, NY spoke with reporter Sean Kirst about his struggle with FTD/ALS.  The article also featured insights from Tom’s wife, Lori.

AFTD Speaks to Canadian Press about Ralph Klein’s Passing, FTD

Members of AFTD’s staff and Medical Advisory Council were interviewed about the passing of former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein and FTD.  For the full article, click here.

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