FTD-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…
Read MoreTips & Advice: Dealing with Feelings of Grief Following the Bruce Willis Diagnosis
The news last week that beloved actor Bruce Willis is living with FTD has sparked a surge of FTD coverage by media outlets around the world. Stimulating greater awareness and…
Read MoreAFTD Webinar: Differentiating Behavioral Variant FTD from Alzheimer’s and Other Disorders
Join Dr. Howard Rosen, a behavioral neurologist and FTD expert, as he presents a clear and practical approach to diagnosing behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD) and differentiating it from Alzheimer’s disease,…
Read MoreMarch 25: In-Person Meet & Greet in Milford, MA
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Milford, Massachusetts on March 25. Download this flyer to learn more,…
Read MoreFamily of Bruce Willis Announces Actor Has Been Diagnosed with FTD
Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), the actor’s family said in a statement released today. “Bruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help…
Read MoreWhat Is Frontotemporal Dementia, the Disease Bruce Willis Is Diagnosed With?
Today, the family of Bruce Willis announced that the 67-year-old actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), also known as frontotemporal degeneration. FTD is the most common dementia for…
Read MoreBruce Willis’s Diagnosis Brings International Media Attention to FTD
The announcement of Bruce Willis’s FTD diagnosis on February 16 has brought international media attention to this disease, bringing new FTD awareness to millions across the world. AFTD spoke to…
Read MoreFTD More Common in Europe than Previously Thought, Study Says
FTD disorders are more common in Europe than previously thought, according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology. As the research community pioneers better screening methods and continues the…
Read MoreArt-Therapy Program Encourages People Living with Dementia to Get Creative
The Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) art-therapy program is helping people living with dementia get in touch with their creative side, the local ABC affiliate in Richmond, Virginia recently reported.…
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