Duke Health Asking for People with FTD to Participate in Non-Invasive Study
AFTD does not “endorse” or “approve” any study or take funding to publicize research opportunities. We provide information and encourage you to consider whether this study seeking participants is a…
Read MoreHealthcare Professional Webinar: Treatment of Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Degeneration
Join Dr. Simon Ducharme, a neuropsychiatrist, researcher, and expert specializing in FTD, as he presents on the treatment of behavioral variant frontotemporal degeneration (bvFTD). This webinar is designed specifically for…
Read MoreStudy Recommends New Approach to Paying for Dementia Care
A study recently published in Health Affairs highlights the high costs of dementia care and the need for a more comprehensive model of care. The authors of the study emphasize…
Read MoreTips & Advice: Aggressive Behavior and FTD
One of FTD’s more troubling symptoms is the emergence of uncharacteristically aggressive behavior. Every case of FTD is different; and while aggression may not develop, it is still worth considering…
Read MoreMilford, MA — In-Person Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Milford, Massachusetts. Download this flyer to learn more, and share it…
Read MoreAFTD Webinar – Brain Donations: Who, What, Where, When, and Why?
Brain donation is crucial in advancing the science of FTD. But navigating the donation process can be complicated. How does a person donate their brain, and to whom? When is…
Read More18th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing
The 18th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing will be held on July 29, 2023 at the Lost Nation Golf Course in Willoughby, Ohio. The event will feature a…
Read More7th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament
AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper will host the 7th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament on September 2, 2023, with proceeds benefiting AFTD’s research initiatives. The tournament will be held…
Read MoreFTD-Themed Play “Chasing Rainbows” Coming to Sacramento
On Saturday, March 4, playwright Bob Powers will perform his one-person show Chasing Rainbows, based on his real-life experience with his late husband, who had primary progressive aphasia. One hundred…
Read More“Chasing Rainbows” Sacramento Performance
On Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m., playwright Bob Powers will perform his one-person show Chasing Rainbows, based on his real-life experience with his late husband, who had primary progressive…
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