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Playwright Christopher Durang was Diagnosed with lvPPA in 2016

Tony-Winning Broadway Playwright Diagnosed with lvPPA 

Christopher Durang, a playwright renowned for his absurdist and comedic writing style, has quietly backed away from…

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Newspaper Editor Writes About Wife’s PPA Journey

Newspaper Editor Writes About Wife’s PPA Journey

Earlier this year, Blake Ovard, an AFTD volunteer and editor for the Hobbs News-Sun newspaper in New…

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10th Anniversary of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease

Ten Years of NAPA: Ensuring That Families Facing FTD Have a Seat at the Table

The National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease marked its 10th anniversary in 2022, and AFTD has consistently…

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AFTD Webinar: Maximizing Communication, Maintaining Connection — Person-Centered Care for PPA

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a clinical neurodegenerative dementia syndrome, which can be caused by Alzheimer’s disease…

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AFTD News Summer 2022

AFTD News: Summer 2022, Vol. 19, Issue 2

In this issue: First Annual Holloway Summit Focuses on Digital Assessment Tools for FTD; 1,200+ Join AFTD’s…

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AFTD’s HelpLine: A Vital Resource for Families Facing FTD

Since 2005, AFTD’s HelpLine has been an essential source of support and information for persons living with…

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