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FTD Awareness & Fundraising Event
The Vanderbilt FTD Clinic and Nashville Caregivers Support Group are hosting an FTD awareness and fundraising event at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee on May 18, 2023. AFTD Senior…
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, With a Focus on Frontotemporal Dementia
What is frontotemporal degeneration (FTD)? Learn about the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60 in this virtual event presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and…
AFTD 2023 Education Conference
The AFTD 2023 Education Conference is coming to the Marriott St. Louis Grand on May 5, 2023! Join others whose lives have been touched by FTD for this unique and powerful opportunity to connect with…
Healthcare Professional Webinar: Treatment of Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Degeneration
Join Dr. Simon Ducharme, a neuropsychiatrist, researcher, and expert specializing in FTD, as he presents on the treatment of behavioral variant frontotemporal degeneration (bvFTD). This webinar is designed specifically for…
Webinar: Understanding Frontotemporal Degeneration
Join AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara on April 12 as she talks about FTD — the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60. Dawn will break…
A Lot Like Fun – Only Different
A Lot Like Fun – Only Different is a book about friendship. It features Chris Kelley, who is living with FTD. Author Jack Livingston says, “Chris was the ringleader of…
Milford, MA — In-Person Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Milford, Massachusetts. Download this flyer to learn more, and share it…
2023 Los Angeles Marathon
Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Los Angeles area and raise funds to help people affected by…
AFTD Webinar – Brain Donations: Who, What, Where, When, and Why?
Brain donation is crucial in advancing the science of FTD. But navigating the donation process can be complicated. How does a person donate their brain, and to whom? When is…
“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…
Penn FTD Center’s Virtual Familial Conference
AFTD is proud to sponsor the University of Pennsylvania FTD Center’s Virtual Familial Conference, taking place Tuesday, February 28, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The theme of this year’s conference is…
Healthcare Professional 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,…
Austin Marathon
On Sunday, February 19, AFTD will be returning as an Official Charity Team of the 2023 Austin Marathon! If you’re interested in joining us for this opportunity, act now as…
Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference
AFTD is a nonprofit Community Partner supporting the Alzheimer’s Association’s New England Family Conference, taking place February 3 and 4, 2023. It is a free, virtual conference for those living…
With Love 2023
Are you ready for a month-long celebration of love? We are! All throughout February, our 12th annual With Love campaign will let you share your stories of love, From the…
Waltham, MA — In-Person Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Waltham, Massachusetts on January 28. Download and share this flyer with…
Southern VA and TN Virtual Meet & Greet: Saturday, Jan. 21
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at a virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for Southern Virginia and Tennessee on Saturday, January 21, from 11:00 a.m.…
CHASING RAINBOWS: A Story of Love, Loss, and Finding Purpose
Bob Powers from Portland, OR will be performing CHASING RAINBOWS: A Story of Love, Loss, and Finding Purpose at the Clocktower Cabaret in Denver, CO on January 18, 2023. Bob wrote the…
Gavin’s Photography
Aspiring young photographer, Gavin German, is donating 10% of his photography sales made on his website to support AFTD’s mission. Gavin’s father was diagnosed with FTD at the age of…
2022 Dallas Marathon
Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Dallas area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD.…
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