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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]).
Groups In Surrounding States
Virtual & National Groups
Contact a Medical Center
FTD-oriented medical centers can offer diagnosis, guidance, and connections to research opportunities.
Medical Centers In Surrounding States
Get Involved
Become an AFTD volunteer to connect with our community and make the journey better for the next family. AFTD offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers to raise awareness of FTD, raise critical funds and educate local communities. Opportunities include community awareness activities, facilitating support groups, or hosting a local fundraising event.
Sign up here to volunteer or learn more by contacting your AFTD Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at [email protected]
Carrie Johnson
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“What Do People with PPA Want from Speech-Language Therapy?” Recent Study Asks
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May’s Athlete of the Month: Dane Sundseth
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May 25: 2023 Woodland Senior Resource Fair
AFTD volunteer Debby Scanlan will be representing AFTD at the 2023 Woodland Senior Resource Fair in Woodland,…
May 31: Aging Unbound Fair
AFTD will be hosting an information table at the Aging Unbound Fair on May 31 in Burke,…
June 1: In-Person Meet & Greet in Fredericksburg, VA
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet…
Researchers Review Efficacy of Cognitive Exams in Recent Study
Researchers set out to evaluate the efficacy of three prominent cognitive exams used to screen people for…
Help & Support: What Should You Bring to a Doctor’s Appointment?
Going to any medical appointment can be overwhelming, from the stress of getting there on time to…
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