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Couples Living with PPA Featured in Wisconsin Newspaper

Couples Living with PPA Featured in Wisconsin Newspaper

Two couples living with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) share their experiences of managing the disease and the…

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Activist Living with FTD Discusses Dementia Advocacy in Asia in “Being Patient” Interview

Emily Ong, who lives with FTD, discussed her efforts to combat the challenges of dementia advocacy in…

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National Minority Health Month Spotlight On…Abrar Tanveer, AFTD Volunteer

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect…

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National Minority Health Month Spotlight On…Aisha Adkins, FTD Advocate

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect…

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National Minority Health Month Spotlight On…Candace Williams, FTD Caregiver

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to…

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Wisconsin Couple Impacted by FTD Share Their Love Story in Local Newspaper

Wisconsin couple Joe and Barb Spiegelhoff were featured in a Lake Geneva Regional News article, sharing how…

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Babson College Basketball Team Raises FTD Awareness in Honor of Player’s Late Father, Who Had FTD

Babson College men’s basketball player Spencer Cline and his team raised funds in support of AFTD’s mission…

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“Roanoke Times” Article Highlights Economic Burden of FTD

One Rhode Island family spoke about the escalating economic burdens they’ve faced while caring for their loved…

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Former FTD Care Partner Discusses Love Amid an FTD Diagnosis in “Being Patient” Interview

Former FTD care partner Scott Rose opened up about how his late wife’s FTD diagnosis changed their…

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Former FTD Caregiver Portrays Life with Dementia in Debut Short Film “Front Porches”

Filmmaker and former FTD caregiver Katie Prentiss documented the early stages of dementia in her award-winning short…

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