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Mother-Daughter Pair Discuss Genetic FTD with BBC

A recent article in BBC News profiled a mother living with FTD and her daughter who is…

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Arden Courts Hosts Virtual Event on FTD Awareness and Approaches to Care

 Sue Hirsch, Kelly Lippincott (top), Esther Kane and Sharon Denny   AFTD staff provided FTD education and spoke…

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Persons with Dementia Share Stories of Their Pre-Diagnosis Symptoms

Several persons diagnosed with early-onset dementia recount their stories of first noticing their symptoms in a recently…

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Public Transport Systems Look Towards Becoming More Dementia-Friendly

Initiatives are currently underway to make public transportation more inclusive of persons diagnosed with dementia. According to…

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Loss of Happiness Could Be an Early Indicator of FTD, New Research Suggests

A recent study from the University of Sydney has determined that the loss of a person’s feelings…

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Infrared Light May Improve Cognition of Persons with Dementia, Study Finds

People diagnosed with dementia may be able to improve their cognitive functioning with infrared light, a recent…

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