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Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Amplifying Your Voice in FTD Research — Why Am I Asked So Many Questions?
When studying FTD, researchers ask a lot of questions. Research participants may find themselves thinking, “Why do you need to know all this information?” This Perspectives in FTD Research webinar, presented by AFTD and the FTD Disorders Registry, explains why…
Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: FTD Biology and Testing — Why Do You Need My Samples?
The more we learn about FTD, the closer we come to having effective treatments and a cure. Persons diagnosed with FTD and their loved ones can advance the science of FTD by taking part in vital FTD research procedures. In…
Webinar: The Role of Occupational Therapy in FTD Care
What is occupational therapy, and how can it best support individuals and families living with FTD? For many of us, quality of life often means participating in the daily activities that we enjoy and bring us meaning and purpose. Occupational…
Webinar: The Physical Therapist’s Role in FTD Care
Movement and physical activity are important parts of our daily lives. Yet for some people with FTD, movement challenges can decrease independence and increase falls. How can a physical therapist promote safety and physical activity? This AFTD Educational Webinar describes…
Webinar: The Role of Creative Arts Therapy and Engagement in FTD Care
How can creative arts therapists support and engage individuals and families living with FTD? This AFTD Educational Webinar defines art and music therapy and describes their role in addressing FTD symptoms and improving quality of life. It also provides examples of creative arts engagement…
Webinar: The Role of Neuropalliative Care in FTD
How can neuropalliative care support individuals and families with FTD? This AFTD Educational Webinar defines neuropalliative care and its role in managing FTD symptoms and improving quality of life. Christina Vaughan, MD, of the University of Colorado, discusses the difference…
Webinar: The Speech-Language Pathologist’s Role in FTD Care
This webinar describes how SLPs can develop a practical roadmap that targets a person-centered, functional plan of care to increase meaningful life participation in daily activities. Becky Khayum, MS, CCC-SLP discusses strategies for different FTD syndromes, including primary progressive aphasia,…
Webinar: Brain-Behavior Connections in Frontotemporal Degeneration
The cognitive and behavioral changes experienced in FTD are closely related to the loss of neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Understanding the connection between changes in the structure of the brain and behavioral symptoms is…
Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Gene Therapy in FTD
Gene therapy is showing promise for treating a wide range of diseases, and related clinical trials are emerging for FTD. This webinar, part of a new Perspectives in FTD Research series conducted in partnership between AFTD and the FTD Disorders…
Webinar: Living the Grief of FTD – The Winding Paths of Loss, Love, and Resilience
In FTD, losses begin with the first presenting symptoms. Even before a diagnosis, persons diagnosed and their families experience tremendous fear and worry — which, over time, develop into feelings of grief and loss as more about the diagnosis is…