Lorain County Senior Expo
AFTD volunteer Sharon Land will be hosting an information table at the Lorain County Senior Expo on September 10Ā fromĀ 10 AM-1 PM EDT.Ā Go to the event website to learn more…
Read MoreMental Health in Underrepresented Communities: Reducing Stigma & Overcoming Barriers
AFTD volunteer Sharon Land will be hosting an information table at the event Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities: Reducing Stigma & Overcoming Barriers, being held at the YWCA of Elyria…
Read MoreBritish/Dutch Study Discovers Role of ANG Gene Mutations in ALS-FTD
Researchers at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom and the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands have uncovered an association between an inherited genetic variant of the…
Read MoreAFTD and ALLFTD Collaborate on Brain Donation Video
AFTD and ALLFTD have partnered to create a brief animated video that explains the brain donation process, as well as how it helps FTD researchers and families affected by FTD.…
Read MoreDear HelpLine: Support for Familial and Genetic FTD
Dear HelpLine, My mom was recently diagnosed with FTD; my late uncle and grandmother had dementia, and Iām concerned that this may be genetic. Is there support for people facing…
Read MoreAdvocate for Awareness: Working with Lawmakers to Highlight FTD
FTD advocates can help bring awareness to their communities by working with lawmakers to issue proclamations and resolutions designating a statewide FTD awareness week. But what are proclamations and resolutions,…
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