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6th Annual Quest for the Cure Golf Outing – September 16, 2013

AFTD Board Member Beth Walter will host the Walter Family Foundation’s 6th Annual “Quest for the Cure” Golf Tournament on September 16, 2013 at the Del Paso Country Club in…

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Memory Lanes: Bowling to Strike Out Pick’s Disease

July 21, 2013 – Casey Greemore and Nicholas Krapelin will host a bowling event at Merrimack Ten Pin in Merrimack, NH on July 21 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.…

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NY Man with FTD/ALS Tells His Story to Press

In September 2012, Tom Ruhlman of Skaneateles, NY spoke with reporter Sean Kirst about his struggle with FTD/ALS.  The article also featured insights from Tom’s wife, Lori.

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8th Brain Research Conference – November 7-8

The 8th Brain Research Conference will take place in San Diego on November 7-8, 2013.  AFTD is a sponsor of this event, which is inviting abstracts for posters and short…

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Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias Workshop May 1-2

On May 1-2, 2013, leading neurologists, physicians, and public and private stakeholders will discuss key challenges and special opportunities in research on Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias in Bethesda, MD.  AFTD is…

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Dementia Care Educational Seminar – April 26 – Bel Air, MD

On Friday, April 26 from 2 – 4 p.m., a presentation, Q&A session and cocktail reception will be held at Bright View Bel Air Assisted Living facility in Bel Air,…

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The Dr. Lawrence Albert Memorial Webinar Series on PPA

Webinar 1:  The ABC’s of PPA for SLPs: Clinical Attributes, Biology and Care of Primary Progressive Aphasia Sandra Weintraub, PhD May 1, 2013 The Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center…

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AFTD Speaks to Canadian Press about Ralph Klein’s Passing, FTD

Members of AFTD’s staff and Medical Advisory Council were interviewed about the passing of former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein and FTD.  For the full article, click here.

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