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Son Talks of Finding Moments of Joy Despite Father’s FTD on “Remember Me”

On this week’s special episode of the Remember Me podcast in collaboration with the 10th anniversary of AFTD’s With Love campaign, John Kammerer Jr. shared his story of love in…

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Symptoms of Persons with FTD Worsening During COVID-19, Survey Shows

The decline in behavioral symptoms and social cognition during the COVID-19 pandemic has been more accelerated in persons living in early FTD compared to those with mild Alzheimer’s symptoms, a…

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“Remember Me” Podcast Shares Story of Sisterly Love Amid FTD

In the latest special episode of the Remember Me podcast — in collaboration with the 10th anniversary of AFTD’s With Love campaign — co-host Maria Kent Beers’ aunt, Sophia Werning,…

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With Love 10th Anniversary

AFTD is commemorating the 10th anniversary of our annual With Love campaign this February. During the month-long fundraiser, we encourage you to share your FTD story and how love helped…

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Dr. Fauci Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine, Dementia Care with NAPA Council

Dr. Anthony Fauci talked about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine as it relates to persons with dementia during a January 25 meeting of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA)…

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AFTD Partners with “Remember Me” Podcast for 10th Anniversary of With Love Campaign

For the 10th anniversary of our With Love campaign, AFTD is collaborating with the Remember Me podcast in a month-long series that will amplify the voices of those touched by…

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N.Y. Couple Discuss Anticipatory Grief in FTD

Karin and Rudy Fuehrer, a married couple of 38 years, shared their story of managing the “anticipatory grief” associated with FTD in a December 24 article and radio segment on…

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RSVP to Help Inform Future FTD Treatments

On March 5, 2021 AFTD will host a virtual Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting with representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA uses these meetings…

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