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Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference
The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a free virtual educational conference for those living with dementia, care partners, family members, and the general public March 1-2, 2024. Live translation to Spanish will be available on both days. The event offers the opportunity to hear from a panel of those living with dementia and care partners who…
Understanding Dementia with a Focus on Alzheimer’s & FTD
Zoom Video ConferenceJoin AFTD Ambassador Dawn O'Gara and Julie McMurray, MA, LMHC, CDP, of the Alzheimer's Association for this virtual presentation on FTD and Alzheimer's disease. Attendees will learn about the signs and symptoms of FTD and Alzheimer's and the resources available through AFTD and the Alzheimer's association. View this downloadable pdf for more information.
Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities: Reducing Stigma & Overcoming Barriers
YWCA of Elyria West Avenue, Elyria, OH, United StatesAFTD volunteer Sharon Land will be hosting an information table at the event Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities: Reducing Stigma & Overcoming Barriers, being held at the YWCA of Elyria on Wednesday, July 31 from 12-2 PM EDT. Visit the event webpage to learn more or register.
Bringing Hope & Light to the Dementia Journey
UW Stevens Point Main Street, Stevens Point, WI, United StatesAFTD volunteer Joni Ralph is hosting an event table at Bringing Hope & Light to the Dementia Journey at UW Stevens Point on August 6, 2024. The full day education conference provides insights for care partners, professionals, and people living with FTD and other dementias.
Lorain County Senior Expo
Rosewood Place 4493 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH, United StatesAFTD volunteer Sharon Land will be hosting an information table at the Lorain County Senior Expo on September 10 from 10 AM-1 PM EDT. Go to the event website to learn more or register.
Alzheimer’s Association North Idaho Caregiver Conference
North Idaho College Edminster Student Union Building North College Drive, Coeur d'Alene, ID, United StatesAFTD Ambassador Joanne Linerud will be hosting an information table at the Alzheimer's Association North Idaho Caregiver Conference on November 8, 2024, from 9 AM - 2 PM PDT at the Student Union Building of North Idaho College. This free event for care partners will feature guidance from dementia experts, a Q&A panel, as well as…
2024 Penn FTD Center Annual Caregiver Conference: Nurturing our Caregivers
Smilow Center for Translational Research 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAFTD staff will be hosting an informational table at the Penn FTD Center's 2024 Caregiver Conference, titled Nurturing Our Caregivers, being held Monday, November 18, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. The conference is an opportunity for people diagnosed with FTD, their care partners, family, and friends to learn more about FTD and the resources…
FTD Information Session at the City of Plymouth Community Center, in Plymouth, Minnesota
City of Plymouth Community Center 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, United StatesLearn more about FTD disorders at this in-person informational session hosted by AFTD Ambassador Nanci Anderson. Whether you are on the FTD journey or just curious about it, this session will answer questions and connect you to resources for FTD. You can download a pdf flyer to help spread awareness of this event.
In-Person Meet & Greet in Scottsdale, Arizona
Mustang Library 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Scottsdale, AZ, hosted by AFTD volunteer Lora Johnson, on May 10, 2025. You don’t have to face FTD alone. These events will offer an opportunity to spend time getting to know one another, learn about AFTD…
BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative – Understanding FTD: Diagnosis, Support and Resources for Patients and Caregivers
ZoomJoin AFTD Director of Support and Education Esther Kane, MSN, RN-CDP for a free informative session highlighting the signs and symptoms of FTD, how it is diagnosed, and what resources are available for families on the FTD journey, presented by the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. A Q&A session will be held to allow attendees…