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AFTD can connect you with reliable information, valuable resources, essential support, and opportunities to make a difference.
Contact AFTD’s HelpLine
AFTD's Helpline can provide guidance on resources and opportunities to connect in your state. We can also answer questions you may have regarding FTD diagnosis, care and support.
Contact our HelpLine by Phone: 1-866-507-7222 | Contact our HelpLine by Email: [email protected].
Find a Support Group for Care Partners Near You
Support groups are a resource and a place to connect and share with others who understand.
PLEASE NOTE: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many support groups are now available to meet via AFTD’s dedicated and secure Zoom account. Learn more about how your local group is meeting by contacting your local support group volunteer, or by reaching AFTD’s HelpLine at (1-866-507-7222, [email protected]).
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Contact a Medical Center
FTD-oriented medical centers can offer diagnosis, guidance, and connections to research opportunities.
Medical Centers In Surrounding States
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Take charge of your FTD journey -- and make things easier for the next family -- by becoming an AFTD volunteer. Contact a AFTD Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].
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Colfax Marathon: May 20-21, 2023
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Los Angeles Marathon: March 19, 2023
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Austin Marathon: Feburary 19, 2023
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Writer Shares How Dementia Turned Her Life Upside Down in HuffPost Article
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Penn FTD Center’s Virtual Familial Conference, February 28, 2023
AFTD is proud to sponsor the University of Pennsylvania FTD Center’s Virtual Familial Conference, taking place Tuesday,…
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