Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference
The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a free virtual educational conference for those living with dementia, care partners, family members, and the general public March 1-2, 2024. Live translation to Spanish…
Read MoreGuest Feature: Capturing Voices – Considerations When Writing YOUR Book
The grief caused by FTD is persistent, lasting well beyond the end of the FTD journey for family and friends. However, as author and support group volunteer Scott Rose shares in the…
Read MoreResearcher Discusses Integrating Genetic Testing Into Routine FTD/ALS Care in Podcast Interview
Offering genetic testing to persons diagnosed with FTD/ALS disorders should be a routine part of clinical care, Laynie Dratch, ScM, CGC, of Penn Medicine, said in a December 2023 interview…
Read MoreFamilial Conference: Uncovering the Genetics of FTD/ALS
The Penn FTD Center has opened registration for the fourth annual familial conference , Uncovering the Genetics of FTD/ALS, on February 21, 2024, from 3:00-6:00 PM. This virtual event has been designed to…
Read MorePerspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Gene Therapy for FTD — What Do I Need to Know?
In the last several years, new clinical trials have begun for drugs that can potentially slow or stop the progression of FTD caused by specific genes. Gene therapy and gene…
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2024: Virtual Meet & Greet for Delray Beach, Fla. Area
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for people in and around Delray Beach, Florida on Saturday, February 24,…
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