CANCELED: 12th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias, Minnesota
Hilton Minneapolis 1001 Marquette Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe 12th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias (ICFTD) and the 1st International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias Congress 2020, scheduled for October 7 – 10, has been canceled in response to…
The Shawnee 50 Mile Trail Run
Paul Petras will be participating in the Shawnee 50 Mile Trail Run on October 10, 2020 in honor of his girlfriend, Serina Cline's, father, who was diagnosed with FTD and…
Jersey Shore Area Meet & Greet
Join AFTD Volunteer Stuart Waldman for a Virtual Meet & Greet for the Central NJ and Jersey Shore areas. E-meet (via Zoom video conference) others in your area whose lives…
Webinar: FTD and Genetic Testing – A Practical Approach
About 40% of people affected by FTD have a family history with at least one other relative diagnosed with some form of neurodegenerative disease. Knowing as much as you can…
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…
2nd Annual PAC Conference
AFTD is a co-sponsor of the second annual Positive Approach to Care Conference, which will be held virtually via Zoom. The theme of this year's conference is Living Under the…
Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine Virtual Meet & Greet
Join AFTD Volunteer Connie Archambault for a Virtual Meet & Greet for Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. E-meet (via Zoom video conference) others in your area whose lives are affected…
CANCELED: Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Philadelphia Marathon has been canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event has been rescheduled for November 2021. Note: Anyone who was registered on the AFTD-Team for this…
Ellie’s Butterflies
Ellie's Butterflies is a children's picture book written by Alecia Smith, described as a "loving story about understanding dementia." When Alecia's father was diagnosed with FTD at the age of…
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…