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N.Y. Times Covers Therapies for Depression, Anxiety in Dementia

A recent New York Times article highlights new therapeutic approaches to help persons diagnosed with dementia cope…

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Woodworking AFTD Volunteer Featured in Profile

Woodworking was a longtime hobby for Ken Brunner, until he developed FTD four years ago and decided…

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AFTD Medical Advisory Council Members Publish Studies on FTD

Two recently published studies on FTD subtypes – behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD) and primary progressive aphasia (PPA)…

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Researchers Find Drug Can Reduce Delusions in Persons with Dementia

Researchers have found that a drug that curbs delusions in people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease did the…

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Philly Inquirer Highlights Challenges of Phone Use in Dementia

A recent Philadelphia Inquirer article draws attention to the challenges involved in phone use for persons diagnosed…

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Care Team Helps Man with FTD Celebrate His Life

An Alabama man who is living with FTD and in hospice care recently had his wish to…

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