Speech Therapy CE Course Features AFTD Ambassador Dawn Ducca
AFTD Ambassador Dawn Ducca is interviewed in a new hourlong continuing education episode for speech language pathology (SLP) professionals on the platform Speech TherapyPD. The episode, “Understanding and Caring for…
Read MoreFTD Information Session at the City of Plymouth Community Center, in Plymouth, Minnesota
Learn more about FTD disorders at this in-person informational session hosted by AFTD Ambassador Nanci Anderson. Whether you are on the FTD journey or just curious about it, this session…
Read MoreSurge Sauna & Cold Plunge Grand Opening
Surge Sauna & Cold Plunge located in Downingtown, PA is having their grand opening on April 11-13, 2025! During the weekend, guests can enjoy access to their cold plunge tubs,…
Read MoreHope Rising Benefit Raises Over $1.9 Million for AFTD’s Mission
Top row, L-R: Hope Rising MC Paula Zahn, Hope Rising Benefit Co-Chairs Joan Berlin and Anna Wintour, AFTD Ambassador Spencer Cline, Ariana DeBose, New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey
Read MoreIn-Person Meet & Greet in Scottsdale, Arizona
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Scottsdale, AZ, hosted by AFTD volunteer Lora Johnson, on May 10,…
Read MoreIn-Person Meet & Greet in Scottsdale, Arizona
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Scottsdale, AZ, hosted by AFTD volunteer Lora Johnson, on May 10,…
Read MoreDear HelpLine: Advance Care Planning
Dear HelpLine, My spouse was recently diagnosed with FTD and we want to make sure we are prepared for the future. Our doctor said to consider advance care planning, but…
Read MoreAdvancing Hope: AFTD Announces 2025 FTD Research Roundtable Leadership Committee
AFTD has launched its 3rd year of the FTD Research Roundtable. This program offers a forum for drug developers, regulators, academic leaders, and advocates to discuss shared challenges and potential…
Read MoreN.Y. Senator Hinchey Reintroduces Bill to Create State FTD Registry
A bill that would establish a registry of FTD diagnoses in New York State was reintroduced in January by New York state Sen. Michelle Hinchey. Sen. Hinchey and AFTD’s Director…
Read MoreAFTD Webinar: How to Find a Genetic Counselor
FTD has a stronger genetic risk than other dementias. While not all FTD is inherited, understanding whether the FTD in your family is genetic is crucial: it can confirm the…
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