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Advancing Hope: AFTD and Packard Center for ALS Co-Host Innovative Interdisciplinary Workshop

The abnormal accumulation of the protein TDP-43 occurs in both FTD and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), suggesting…

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Aphasia Awareness Month: Resources and Guidance for Managing Primary Progressive Aphasia

June is Aphasia Awareness Month, bringing awareness of language-based disorders to people around the U.S. While many…

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Watch Recordings from AFTD’s 2023 Education Conference

AFTD held its 2023 Education Conference on May 5, both in person in St. Louis and virtually….

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Advocacy Update: AFTD Meets with NY State Senator Michelle Hinchey for FTD Week Announcement

AFTD staff and volunteers traveled to Albany on May 22 to meet with New York State Senator…

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Advancing Hope: AFTD announces recipients of 2022 Pilot Grants

AFTD Pilot Grants provide critical support for FTD investigators who have completed their training and are in…

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Help & Support: AFTD Quality of Life Grants Now Provide Better Benefits to People with FTD

AFTD’s Comstock Grant program, which offers modest financial assistance to people with FTD and their care partners, has…

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