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Graphic: World FTD Awareness Week Guest Feature - Advocating for the Future, Advocating for Love, Insights from a Lifelong FTD Journey

World FTD Awareness Week Guest Feature: Advocating for the Future, Advocating for Love – Insights From a Lifelong FTD Journey

Despite the grief, frustration, and sadness that can affect families on the FTD journey, many have channeled…

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Emma Heming Willis and AFTD CEO Susan L-J Dickinson Interviewed on NBC’s “Today Show”

Emma Heming Willis gave updates on her family’s FTD journey and discussed the disease alongside AFTD CEO…

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Graphic: study assesses machine learning in classifying FTD and Alzheimer's disease in underrepresented groups

Study Assesses Machine Learning in Classifying FTD and Alzheimer’s in Underrepresented Groups

A study published in the medical journal The Lancet assessed the use of machine learning and clinically…

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Graphic: New Jersey Sisters Share Mother's FTD Journey, which inspired a short film, with NJ.com

New Jersey Sisters Share Mother’s FTD Journey, Which Inspired a Short Film, with NJ.com

Sisters Diana and Sandra Gonzalez-Morett shared how their family’s experience with FTD inspired the creation of the…

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Graphic: Volunteer Update - Take an Active Role in Advancing FTD Science by Participating in Research

Volunteer Update: Take an Active Role in Advancing FTD Science by Participating in Research

FTD science has come far in the 21 years since AFTD began its mission, with scientists closer…

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Graphic: AFTD grant recipient evaluates efficacy of remote support program for dementia caregivers newly adapted for FTD

AFTD Grant Recipient Evaluates Efficacy of Remote Support Program for Dementia Caregivers Newly Adapted for FTD

A pilot study published in the medical journal Aging & Mental Health evaluates the efficacy of a…

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