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Milken Institute’s Dementia Report Prioritizes Early Detection and Diagnosis Resources for Clinicians
In a new report, researchers from the Milken Institute have issued a proposal aiming to improve early detection and diagnosis of dementia. The report, “Building Dementia Workforce Capacity to Improve Screening and Diagnosis,” details three key themes that emerged from…
N.Y. Times Highlights Financial Mismanagement as an Early Dementia Symptom
The New York Times spotlighted how financial mismanagement is an early indicator of young-onset dementias like FTD in an article published April 29. The article highlights the story of Maria Turner, 53, a retired critical care nurse diagnosed with chronic…
Join Us for the 2021 AFTD Education Conference
Learn more and register today! People and families affected by FTD can find hope, support, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the journey at the 2021 AFTD Education Conference. This year’s conference will be broadcasted online on May 13 and 14, and will feature…
Australian Newspaper Profiles People Living with FTD
The Sydney Morning Herald chronicled the lives of Australians diagnosed with dementia, including several persons living with FTD in an article published April 25. One of the profile subjects, Natalie Ive, 49, was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) in…
Mother-Daughter Pair Discuss Genetic FTD with BBC
A recent article in BBC News profiled a mother living with FTD and her daughter who is living with a genetic mutation linked to the disease. The article, published April 25, tells the story of Jess Crawford and her mother,…
Arden Courts Hosts Virtual Event on FTD Awareness and Approaches to Care
Sue Hirsch, Kelly Lippincott (top), Esther Kane and Sharon Denny AFTD staff provided FTD education and spoke about practical approaches to FTD caregiving during an April 20 virtual event hosted by Arden Courts Memory Care Community. AFTD Senior Director of…
Persons with Dementia Share Stories of Their Pre-Diagnosis Symptoms
Several persons diagnosed with early-onset dementia recount their stories of first noticing their symptoms in a recently published oral history of their early dementia. In a recent Being Patient article, individuals with varying dementia types shared moments of when they…
Public Transport Systems Look Towards Becoming More Dementia-Friendly
Initiatives are currently underway to make public transportation more inclusive of persons diagnosed with dementia. According to an article in Being Patient, some cities are thinking of ways to better accommodate people living with dementia. In North Carolina, for instance,…
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 of pleasure and happiness could be an early indicator of FTD. The study, published in the journal Brain, analyzed the connection between the…
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 study published in the journal Aging and Disease said. According to an article published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, 57 persons diagnosed with with…