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UCSF Researchers Identify Brain’s Immune System as a Driving Force Behind FTD

For years, researchers have been trying to solve the puzzle of just how FTD starts to break down and damage brain cells. Now, thanks to new research out of UC…

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Very Rev. Tracey Lind to Open Photo Exhibit, Donate Portion of Sales to Support AFTD

The work of Very Rev. Tracey Lind will be on display at Foothill Galleries, located in Cleveland Heights, OH, in a solo photography exhibit opening September 15, titled “Eroded Beauty:…

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UK Resident Shares Challenges, Fears of FTD Journey

For 28-year-old Jess Crawford, her mother’s recent FTD diagnosis has led to challenges and fears, leaving her to question if she too could develop the disease one day. In an…

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Depression Worsens Over Time for Dementia Caregivers, Study Suggests

Caring for a partner or spouse with a new dementia diagnosis is associated with worsening, and long-lasting, depressive symptoms, according to a new study that underscores the toll caregiving can…

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Next Avenue Emphasizes Financial Impact of Dementia Care Amidst COVID-19

In a recent article, Next Avenue highlights the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on those caring for a loved one with dementia, emphasizing the increased need for care as…

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FTD Research and Clinical Trials during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The past few years have been what we hope is the start of a groundbreaking time for discovery in clinical trials aiming to treat and prevent frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Large…

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Webinar: FTD Care Planning with Essential Legal Documents

Navigating care after an FTD diagnosis can be like facing rough, uncharted waters. This webinar provides information on ways to prepare for this challenging journey, highlighting the use of two…

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A Message from AFTD’s CEO

I hope that this finds you and your family safe and connected during these last weeks of summer. We know that for many, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges.…

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