Written by Katherine Long and Lindsay Feinberg in memory of Lindsay’s father, Andrew Feinberg, At the Heart of Caring: A Caregiver’s Journal prompts the reader with daily activities to establish self-care habits. Caregivers and Care partners can build their toolset to encourage reflection, honor their experiences, and express themselves in this handy journal. Starting April 17,…
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at 5th & Mad, in Midtown Manhattan, on Tuesday, April 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. To RSVP, send an email to Lindsay Feinberg at lindsay.feinberg@gmail.com. Download this flyer to learn more — and be sure to…
Julia Dawson, Chief Brand Curator & Creative Director at The Electric Merch Co., recently launched a new set of clothing with MOTHER and DAUGHTER embroidered in the company’s signature pink couture gradient font. This collection is in memory of her mother who had FTD and died in October 2023—and all mother/daughter duos that care for…
The AFTD 2024 Education Conference is coming to the Hyatt Regency Houston on May 3, 2024! We hope you will be able to join us for this unique opportunity to connect with people who understand the journey, learn about available resources and supports, and engage with experts to gain insight on the latest in FTD…
Volunteer Alice Brecheisen will be at the Alzheimer's Association 38th Annual Wisconsin Conference on May 5-6 with an info table about FTD. The Annual Wisconsin Conference is a comprehensive event on dementias like FTD and Alzheimer's disease that attracts hundreds of healthcare professionals. Continuing Education Credits are available for attendees through University of Wisconsin - Stevens…
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Leicester, Mass. on Saturday, May 11, starting at 10:30 a.m. ET. Email dogara@theaftd.org to RSVP. Download this flyer to learn more -- and be sure to share it with others who could benefit from this opportunity.
Dr. Leila Allen, a neuroscientist and the founding director of the behavioral neuroscience undergraduate program at Florida International University, will be speaking at a May 15 TEDx Miami event called "Stories of Resilience." Dr. Allen's talk will focus on brain resiliency and will address both FTD and Alzheimer's. Visit the TEDx Miami website to learn…
Únase y aprenda de otras personas que entienden y han vivido el camino difícil de la DFT (degeneración frontotemporal) en este evento virtual para personas de todas partes de los EE. UU. Este evento es específicamente para personas hispanohablantes y las dificultades que la comunidad latina pueda encontrar en particular aquí en este país. Les…
Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community at the 2024 Colfax Marathon, as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Denver area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team will participate in the Colfax Marathon on May 18th and 19th, as an Official Charity Partner. We hope…
AFTD Volunteer Ric Fischer will be hosting an information table at the Powered by Connections Older Adult Month Resource Fair in Fairfax, Va. on May 22. This a free event for the community to gather resources and hear panel discussions and speakers honoring older Americans. Registration is required. Click here to learn more and to…
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in Bristol, Penn., located at 680 Radcliffe Street. RSVP by filling out this form. You can also download this flyer to learn more.
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