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Spotlight On…Mary Beth Wighton, Activist and Author
Finding a renewed sense of purpose amid an FTD journey can be challenging, but for Mary Beth Wighton, living in the moment is how she’s been able to find her footing. “My great niece gave me a painting that had…
Siblings Discuss Their Lives Following Mother and Father’s Dementia Diagnoses
A local newspaper in South Carolina profiled three siblings whose father and mother were diagnosed with FTD and Lewy body dementia, respectively. In an Aug. 18 article published in SC Now, Scottie, Becky, and Bo Hill recalled their father’s life…
Spotlight On…Jennifer Lee, Persons with FTD Advisory Council
When Jennifer Lee was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia, the irony of being impacted by a disease that affected her language capabilities didn’t escape her. “I’ve always worked at a school as an English teacher, tutoring kids after school. I…
Wife Shares Husband’s FTD Diagnosis Journey in News Segment
An Oklahoma news program featured a segment on August 5 spotlighting a husband and wife’s FTD journey. Becky Bowles discussed the difficulties involved in receiving an accurate diagnosis of FTD during a news segment on 2News Oklahoma, an NBC affiliate….
Couple Discusses Life Impacted by bvFTD in Recent Interview
Dan Keuning, who is living with behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD), and his wife Lisl Keuning, recently sat down for an hour-long conversation with the national home-care company Visiting Angels about living with bvFTD. Keuning, 50, spoke about first realizing that…
Spotlight On…Bob and Evelyn Moore
When Evelyn Moore was diagnosed with FTD in 2014 at age 60, her husband, Bob Moore, didn’t know that rekindling a dormant passion would lead to a new way to cope with her disease while honoring their love. “I’ve always…
Mom of Young Woman with FTD Writes About Need for Quality In-Home Care
A New Hampshire newspaper featured an editorial on June 5 emphasizing the importance of quality in-home caregiver services, especially for families impacted by young-onset dementia. Jamie Villers, a nurse supervisor from Concord, wrote an editorial in the Concord Monitor detailing…
Spotlight On…Teresa Webb, Persons with FTD Advisory Council
Teresa Webb and her wife Denise With COVID-19 restrictions and limitations still impacting this year’s Pride celebrations across the globe, Teresa Webb has already begun planning how she will celebrate in 2022: by bridging the gap between the FTD…
Sparks of Silver, by Sarah Kneeland
Sparks of silver in her hair Cast glints of sunlight everywhere. Her gaze laid bare my soul to fall Into its depths; I went, in thrall. Tumbling forever in a moment’s time, With mingled fear and sweet sublime. She held…
AFTD Board Member Kristin Holloway Discusses FTD Research Fund in “San Francisco Business Times”
AFTD Board of Directors member Kristin Holloway and her husband, Lee Holloway, were featured in a May 28 article published in the San Francisco Business Times . Lee Holloway, one of three founders of the website security and performance company…