Veteran Reporter Writes About Living with Primary Progressive Aphasia and Corticobasal Syndrome
Ian Black, a former editor and reporter for The Guardian, recently wrote an article for the newspaper sharing his experiences getting a diagnosis for and living with primary progressive aphasia…
Read MoreNational Family Caregiver Month: AFTD Support Groups are Here to Help
The FTD journey can be an isolating experience for people with a diagnosis and care partners alike. However, you don’t have to make the journey alone; there are many former…
Read MoreNicole Petrie’s Burger Bomb Recipe for Caregivers
AFTD’s official partnership with Nicole Petrie has produced another TikTok video with an easy-to-make vegan recipe that everyone will enjoy. Nicole (@nicolepetrie) is a social media influencer and a caregiver…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update: AFTD Offers Comments at NAPA Meeting
As part of AFTD’s advocacy efforts, Advocacy Manager Matt Sharp virtually attended the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Advisory Council quarterly meeting last Monday, October 24. NAPA was formed by…
Read MoreIn-Person Duke Caregiver Community Event
AFTD Ambassador Jerry Lazarus and AFTD volunteer Paul Lester will be staffing a table at the Duke Caregiver Community Event at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, North Carolina on…
Read MoreOctober’s Athlete of the Month: Steve Perlis
Our Athlete of the Month for October is Steve Perlis from Illinois. Steve has been a member of AFTD’s Persons with FTD Advisory Council since 2021. He’s an avid swimmer who routinely…
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