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Bruce Willis’s Diagnosis Brings International Media Attention to FTD

The announcement of Bruce Willis’s FTD diagnosis on February 16 has brought international media attention to this…

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FTD More Common in Europe than Previously Thought, Study Says

FTD disorders are more common in Europe than previously thought, according to a recent study published in…

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You’re Invited to AFTD’s 2023 Education Conference

Are you a person with FTD? Are you unsure how this came about for you? Are you…

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With Love 2023

Are you ready for a month-long celebration of love? We are! All throughout February, our 12th annual…

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Los Angeles Marathon: March 19, 2023

Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to…

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February’s Athlete of the Month: Dan Lyne

AFTD’s Charity Miles Athlete of the Month for February is Dan Lyne from Washington! Dan uses the…

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Help & Support: Genetic Information – Understanding My Rights 

Obtaining genetic information showing if you or your family could have a genetic form of FTD can…

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Remembering Dr. Geri Hall, Long-Time Friend of AFTD

Geraldine “Geri” Hall, PhD, a longtime associate of AFTD and a well-established voice in the field of…

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Study Evaluates Use of Serum Blood Samples as FTD Diagnostic Tool

In a recent study, researchers evaluated whether measuring TDP-43 in serum samples (blood samples from which certain…

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Writer Shares How Dementia Turned Her Life Upside Down in HuffPost Article

Writer Jan M. Flynn shared how the dementias affecting her two sisters – including corticobasal degeneration (CBD)…

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