The Road to Timely and Accurate FTD Diagnosis
Accurate, early FTD diagnosis is crucial – for appropriate care, improved quality of life and disease management, adequate support for caregivers, better informed decisions around family planning, and access to clinical trial participation. But because FTD comprises a group of disorders, many of whose symptoms overlap with other neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions, FTD can be…
Read MoreAugust 23, 2025: In-Person Meet & Greet in Sparks, Nev.
AFTD Ambassador Scott Oxarart invites anyone impacted by FTD to join others on the FTD journey for a two-mile walk beginning at Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sparks (300 Howard Drive), starting at 9:15 a.m. To RSVP, email Scott at soxarart@theaftd.org. Download this flyer to learn more.
Read MoreSparks, Nev. In-Person Meet & Greet
AFTD Ambassador Scott Oxarart invites anyone impacted by FTD to join others on the FTD journey for a two-mile walk beginning at Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sparks starting at 9:15 a.m. To RSVP, email Scott at soxarart@theaftd.org. Download this flyer to learn more.
Read MoreAFTD Webinar: Sharing Your Story to Make a Difference — How to Connect with Legislators and Create Change
Cuts to federal programs are threatening the support systems that people living with FTD and their families rely on. Now more than ever, your voice matters. In this AFTD Advocacy Webinar, you’ll learn how to share your FTD journey with legislators in a way that drives real change. We’ll walk you through how to prepare…
Read MoreGuest Feature: Forget Me Not
The following Guest Feature was written by Jessica Powers, who is a care partner for her mother, Michelle. “Jessy, look what I planted for you. I know how much you love this flower.” I did. Forget me not. I was 8 or 9. Decades later, this flower will be tied to my fondest memories of…
Read MoreLifestyle Changes Can Improve Cognition in Older Adults at Risk of Decline, Alzheimer’s Study Finds
Lifestyle changes, whether structured or self-guided, can improve cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline, according to the results of the Alzheimer’s Association’s US POINTER study. Structured Lifestyle Changes Yielded More Significant Results The POINTER study evaluated two lifestyle interventions for their effectiveness in improving participants’ cognition. While both protected participants’ cognition from…
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