February’s Volunteer of the Month Steven McLain
When Stephanie McLain’s mom was diagnosed with FTD, her family went in search of information and resources to help them understand the disease and better navigate the FTD journey. It…
Read MoreBabson College Basketball Team Raises FTD Awareness in Honor of Player’s Late Father, Who Had FTD
Babson College men’s basketball player Spencer Cline and his team raised funds in support of AFTD’s mission and dedicated their Feb. 12 game against Clark University to Cline’s father, who…
Read MoreAtlanta TV News Segment Examines Impact of FTD and other Dementias on Black Communities
A couple living in Atlanta shared their experience of living with FTD in a local TV news segment emphasizing how Black communities face disproportionate levels of burden related to dementia…
Read More“Roanoke Times” Article Highlights Economic Burden of FTD
One Rhode Island family spoke about the escalating economic burdens they’ve faced while caring for their loved one with FTD in a Jan. 24 article featured in The Roanoke Times.…
Read MoreAFTD Medical Advisory Council Member Awarded Million-Dollar Grant for FTD-FUS Research
AFTD Medical Advisory Council member Rosa Rademakers, PhD, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Generet Prize for Rare Diseases, making her the first woman — and the youngest…
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