Events
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There’s More Than Alzheimer’s: Sharing the Spotlight with Lewy Body Dementia and Frontotemporal Degeneration
FeaturedThe 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…
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2024 Los Angeles Marathon
FeaturedDodger 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…
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AFTD Webinar — Making a Difference: Becoming an FTD Advocate
FeaturedMany 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…
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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.
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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…
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Spring Valley, Minn. Meet & Greet
FeaturedFour 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…
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Los Angeles, Calif. Meet & Greet
FeaturedBe 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…
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AFTD Advocacy Training for NY FTD Registry
Zoom Video ConferenceJoin AFTD's advocacy team for training to prepare New York residents to advocate for the passage of state Senate Bill S7874, sponsored by Michelle Hinchey. If passed, the bill would create a registry documenting all FTD diagnoses in the state, providing crucial data to researchers. The training will be hosted on Zoom, interested participants are…
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Perspectives in Research Webinar: Navigating Social and Legal Challenges in Familial FTD
FeaturedJoin us for a conversation with Prof. Jalayne Arias, a researcher focused on policy, ethics, and law, and genetic counselor Laynie Dratch as they discuss important considerations for families impacted by familial FTD. They will highlight some of the sociolegal challenges these families can face, and will explain the protections provided by federal laws like the…
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Terre Haute, Ind. Meet & Greet
FeaturedGingersnaps Coffeehouse & Cafe 3125 S. 3rd Place, Terre Haute, IN, United StatesJoin and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Terre Haute, Indiana on Saturday, April 27, starting at 2:00 p.m. ET. To RSVP, send an email to AFTD Ambassador Dawn Kirby at dkirby@theaftd.org. The event will take place at Gingersnaps Coffeehouse & Cafe, located in…
