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2019 AFTD Education Conference
The 2019 AFTD Education Conference will be held on Friday, May 3 in Los Angeles! Join us for a day of learning, sharing and making connections with others who understand FTD. More details will follow.
Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias Summit 2019
AFTD is a co-sponsor for the ADRD Summit 2019, which will address special research priorities for Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias, including frontotemporal (FTD), Lewy body (LBD), mixed, and vascular dementias. Organized by the NINDS ,the summit is part of the National Plan…
Webinar: What You Should Know About Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)
In the next AFTD Educational Webinar, Dr. Emily Rogalski from Northwestern University in Chicago will explore aspects of PPA that all persons and families living with FTD and their health providers should know. Her presentation will address PPA clinical syndromes…
Frontotemporal Dementia Resource & Education Day
AFTD Northwest Regional Coordinator Volunteer Joanne Linerud will represent AFTD at the FTD Resources and Education Day, hosted by the University of Washington’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center. Download the flyer and register today.
Seattle, WA Meet & Greet
Join AFTD Northwest Regional Coordinator Volunteer Joanne Linerud and AFTD Board Member Michael Stowell for an informal gathering in Seattle to meet others in your community whose lives have been affected by FTD. An RSVP by December 7th would be…
Dallas Marathon
Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Dallas area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team will participate in the BMW Dallas Marathon on…
Philadelphia Marathon
Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Philadelphia area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team will participate in the Philadelphia Marathon on November…
8th Annual Quest for the Cure Golf Tournament
The eighth annual Quest for the Cure Golf Tournament hosted by the Robert M. Hatfield Foundation is taking place on November 16, 2018 at the Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club in Seminole, FL. Registration begins at 11:00 am with a…
FTD Expert Dr. Heck Addresses Care Partner Support Group in Richmond, VA
Dr. Andrew Heck, Psy.D. ABPP, will be joining the FTD Caregiver Support group to provide an informal discussion on the FTD and the impact of this disease on caregivers. Dr. Heck is a nationally renowned clinical geropsychologist, educator, trainer, and…
Toldeo, OH Meet & Greet
Join AFTD Volunteer Marian Grems for an informal gathering in Toledo, OH to meet others in your community whose lives have been affected by FTD. An RSVP by November 7th would be appreciated. To RSVP, or for any questions, please…