New Orleans, La. Meet & Greet
The Chalstrom House 1111 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual Meet & Greet event in New Orleans on Saturday, March 2, starting at 10:00 a.m. CT. The event will be held at the Chalstrom House, located at 1111 S. Carrollton Ave. To RSVP, contact event host Rachael MacIssac Parker by email (rachael.m.parker@gmail.com)…
Memphis, Tenn. Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for people in and around Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday, March 2, starting at 10:30 a.m. CT. Email event host Whitney Henry at whitgillespie@yahoo.com to RSVP and to obtain the Zoom link. If you have any questions or…
Sacramento, Calif. Meet & Greet
Seventh Day Adventist Conference Center 2100 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, CA, United StatesJoin and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this AFTD Meet & Greet event, taking place in Roseville, California, outside of Sacramento, on Sunday, March 10, starting at 3:30 p.m. PT. AFTD Ambassador Terry Walter and AFTD volunteer Ed Fargusson will be hosting this event, which will be held at the Seventh…
There’s More Than Alzheimer’s: Sharing the Spotlight with Lewy Body Dementia and Frontotemporal Degeneration
The Apsley 2330 Broadway, New York City, NY, United StatesAFTD Ambassador Jackie Shapiro will talk about FTD at this workshop presented by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA). Attendees will learn about the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of both FTD and Lewy body dementia. Norma Loeb, founder and Executive Director of the Lewy Body Resource Center, will present on the latter dementia. Licensed…
2024 Los Angeles Marathon
Dodger Stadium 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Los Angeles area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team will participate in the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17, as an Official Charity Partner. We hope…
AFTD Webinar — Making a Difference: Becoming an FTD Advocate
Many members of the AFTD community have found meaning and purpose by becoming an FTD advocate, working to make the journey easier for the next family. But how does one become an advocate? What are some best practices when it comes to delivering advocacy messages? And what types of legislation should we be supporting to…
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.
Alzheimer’s Association Journey WA State Chapter Journey Conference
Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave, N Shoreline, WA, United StatesThe Alzheimer's Association Washington State Chapter is hosting its annual Journey Conference for care partners of persons with dementia. AFTD Ambassador Joanne Linerud will be hosting AFTD's information table at the event. The conference will provide information and support to care partners of persons diagnosed with diseases such as FTD, Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia. Topics…
Spring Valley, Minn. Meet & Greet
Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery 78757 State Highway 16, Spring Valley, MN, United StatesJoin and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper, in Spring Valley, Minn., on Saturday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m. CT. To RSVP, contact Deb by emailing dscharper@theaftd.org or by calling 641-220-5701. We encourage you to download this flyer and…
Los Angeles, Calif. Meet & Greet
Be Nice Have Fun 5011 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Alma Valencia at Be Nice Have Fun, a community space and gift shop in Los Angeles, on Saturday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m. PT. Please RSVP to Alma at almav21@gmail.com or by calling…