Karate Black Belt Shares His Experiences with Motor Neuron Disease
A karate ace in the UK shared his experiences of wanting to help people and stay active after his motor neuron disease (MND) diagnosis. The first signs that Liam Blaney…
Read MoreHaverford Township Day
AFTD is a sponsor of the 27th annual Haverford Township Day in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Members of the AFTD team will be staffing a booth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
Read MoreFinding Inclusive Dementia Care Remains a Challenge for LGBTQIA+ Community
An article published by Xtra Magazine illustrated the difficulties that members of the LGBTQIA+ community experience when trying to find long-term care for FTD and other dementias. Care partner…
Read MoreSeptember’s Volunteer of the Month: Nicole DeLeve
When Nicole DeLeve’s father was diagnosed with ALS with bvFTD in 2016, she found herself exhausted from constantly advocating for him with doctors, nurses, and facility staff who didn’t understand…
Read MoreAt International Dementia Conference, Panelists Call for More Funding and Training for Specialized Dementia Care
Panelists at the International Dementia Conference in Sydney called for increased funding and training to address the need for greater access to specialized dementia care. FTD care partner Lynne Sewell…
Read MoreSun City Fall Health Fair
AFTD Ambassador Susan Eissler will be representing AFTD at the Sun City Fall Health Fair in Georgetown, Texas. The event takes place at the Sun City Texas Social Center Ballroom,…
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