BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative – Understanding FTD: Diagnosis, Support and Resources for Patients and Caregivers
Join AFTD Director of Support and Education Esther Kane, MSN, RN-CDP for a free informative session highlighting the signs and symptoms of FTD, how it is diagnosed, and what resources are available for families on the FTD journey, presented by the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. A Q&A session will be held to allow attendees…
Read MoreVolunteer Update: Thank You to Our Volunteers!
To all those who dedicate their time and energy with AFTD to making a difference within the FTD community, we thank you! Every hour you invest and every task you undertake plays a vital role in bringing us closer to the day we have effective treatments, and finally a cure, for FTD. Thank you to…
Read MoreAdvancing Hope: AFTD Attends 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Meeting
Staff from AFTD and the FTD Disorders Registry attended the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting earlier this month in San Diego. This meeting typically attracts around 14,000 international attendees, including many clinical neurologists. While in San Diego, AFTD and Registry staff worked to spread awareness about FTD and iconnect with others who can help…
Read MoreAFTD’s 2025 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (CO)
Help support AFTD’s mission, get in 18 holes of golf on an exclusive course, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2025 Driving Hope Golf Tournament on August 10th at the Colorado National Golf Club in Erie, CO! Tickets are available for single golfers, foursomes, and dinner/drinks only guests. There are also multiple sponsorship opportunities…
Read MoreAFTD’s 2025 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (NY)
Help support AFTD’s mission, get in 18 holes of golf on an exclusive private course, participate in a tennis tournament, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2025 Driving Hope Golf Tournament on September 29th at the Metropolis Golf Club in White Plains, NY! Tickets are available for single golfers, foursomes, and reception only guests.…
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 diagnosis, inform care choices, and help you anticipate future care needs, plan financially, and allow relatives to make informed decisions around family and future planning.…
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