In-Person Meet & Greet in Danville, CA

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event hosted by AFTD volunteer Judy Price. RSVP for this event by emailing judyaprice1@icloud.com. To learn more, download this flyer.

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In-Person Meet & Greet in Fairmont, WV

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event hosted by Debbie Elkins, AFTD Ambassador for West Virginia. RSVP for this event by emailing delkins@theaftd.org. To learn more, download this flyer.

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Guest Feature: “Yes, and…” by Catherine Savini

Text: Guest Feature - "Yes, and..." by Catherine Savini Background: A mother and daughter walk barefoot along the beach

Navigating the symptoms of FTD can be difficult for loved ones, especially when someone living with the disease experiences memory-related challenges. However, asΒ Catherine SaviniΒ shares, meeting symptoms with “yes, and” instead of “no, because” can turn encounters with frustration and isolation into meaningful moments of playfulness and connection. Recently, a close friend was telling me a…

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October 26, 2024: In-Person Meet & Greet in Middletown, DE

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Jeanne Cestone, taking place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event will be held at the Appoquinimink Community Library in Middletown, Del. (204 E. Main Street). RSVP for this event…

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In-Person Meet & Greet in Middletown, DE

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Jeanne Cestone. RSVP for this event by emailing jeanne_ve_c@yahoo.com. To learn more, download this flyer.

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Understanding Dementia With a Focus on Alzheimer’s & Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

Text: Understanding dementia with a focus on alzheimer's & frontotemporal dementia (FTD) Background: A family reads literature and discusses it

AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara will be joining representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association to hold a virtual presentation on FTD and Alzheimer’s disease onΒ Tuesday, October 29, 2024 fromΒ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT. The presentation will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the signs and symptoms of FTD and Alzheimer’s, and the resources available…

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Subaru Share the Love Event 2024

Scott Campbell of Subaru of Muskegon, MI, designated AFTD as a Hometown Charity for the 2024 Subaru Share the Love Event. This means that from November 21 to January 2, AFTD will receive $75 for every new Subaru they sell or leaseβ€”and for every routine service visit, an additional $5 will be divided amongst all…

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AFTD Volunteer Secures 3 FTD Awareness Week Proclamations in Ohio

Lima, Ohio is the most recent community to officially proclaim September 22-29 as FTD Awareness Week. Resident Jack George successfully advocated for the official proclamation, which Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith presented on September 4th at a public meeting. George feels strongly about advocating for FTD awareness because of his own circuitous diagnosis journey. β€œIt took…

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Advancing Hope: AFTD Hosts Industry Advisory Panel

Text: Advancing Hope - AFTD Hosts Industry Advisory Panel Background: AFTD Director of Research Engagement Shana Dodge presents during the panel

On August 8 and 9, AFTD hosted an industry advisory panel in which a group of people whose lives have been touched by FTD shared their experiences and perspectives with companies working on potential FTD treatments. The panel included people diagnosed with FTD, current and former care partners, and biological family members of people with…

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