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Help & Hope #73
Issue #73: April 2021 In this issue you can join a support group to find connection during...
Join Us for the 2021 AFTD Education Conference
Learn more and register today! People and families affected by FTD can find hope, support, and...
Loss of Happiness Could Be an Early Indicator of FTD, New Research Suggests
A recent study from the University of Sydney has determined that the loss of a person’s feelings...
Infrared Light May Improve Cognition of Persons with Dementia, Study Finds
People diagnosed with dementia may be able to improve their cognitive functioning with infrared light, a recent...
Holloway Family Fund Established to Expand AFTD’s Research Initiatives
Lee and Kristin Holloway On April 14, AFTD announced the creation of The Holloway Family Fund, supported...
Gene Therapy Could Repair Brain Damage Caused by Dementia, Study Shows
A recent study by the University of Cambridge has shown “promising evidence” that gene therapy has the potential to repair brain damage...
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...
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