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Advancing Hope: What is Familial FTD?
When a relative is diagnosed with FTD, the AFTD HelpLine is often asked, “Could I also develop…
The Lived Experience: Brain Donation
By Cindy Odell I was diagnosed with bvFTD more than ten years ago. My immediate reaction was…
Guest Feature: “Until We Knew, Twice: Life With MND/ALS and FTD” Shares a Story of Love and Grief on the FTD Journey
The FTD journey can be an isolating experience; it can often feel like nobody knows what you…
March’s Athlete of the Month: Lynne Lewis
Our Charity Miles Athlete of the Month for March is Lynne Lewis from Pennsylvania. Lynne uses the…
Advocacy Update: AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason Meets with Staff from State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ Office
On March 3 AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason met with staff from New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ office….
Tips & Advice: Aggressive Behavior and FTD
One of FTD’s more troubling symptoms is the emergence of uncharacteristically aggressive behavior. Every case of FTD…
Tips & Advice: Dealing with Feelings of Grief Following the Bruce Willis Diagnosis
The news last week that beloved actor Bruce Willis is living with FTD has sparked a surge…
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…
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…
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