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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…
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…
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…
With Love 2023
Are you ready for a month-long celebration of love? We are! All throughout February, our 12th annual…
Los Angeles Marathon: March 19, 2023
Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to…
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…
Help & Support: Genetic Information – Understanding My Rights
Obtaining genetic information showing if you or your family could have a genetic form of FTD can…
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…
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…
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)…