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AFTD 2022 Education Conference
Connect, learn, and engage at the AFTD 2022 Education Conference. Persons with FTD, care partners, families, and health professionals will find the latest information, resources and support for the FTD journey. For this hybrid event, we will welcome up to…
Webinar: The Role of Occupational Therapy in FTD Care
What is occupational therapy, and how can it best support individuals and families living with FTD? For many of us, quality of life often means participating in the daily activities that we enjoy and bring us meaning and purpose. Occupational…
2021 BMW Dallas Marathon
Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Dallas area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team will participate in the BMW Dallas Marathon on…
AFTD Collaborates with Alector in Panel on Person-Centered Care
AFTD Advocacy Manager Matt Sharp and AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper participated in a panel discussion on person-centered care for persons with FTD, hosted by biopharmaceutical company Alector. The discussion, which took place during World FTD Awareness Week 2021, informed viewers…
Daughter Surprises Her Mother, Who Has FTD, With Trip to Ireland in Viral Video
A video depicting a daughter taking her mother on her dream trip to Ireland following her FTD diagnosis has gone viral on social media. Stephanie Martin, 32, shared a 17-second video montage of her mother’s emotional reaction of traveling across…
Navigating the Holidays with FTD During the Pandemic
With an FTD diagnosis comes an avalanche of adjustments. This is often amplified at the holidays, as families must alter and adapt long-held traditions to honor the changing needs of the person diagnosed. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, holiday celebrations…
Support AFTD Through AmazonSmile This Holiday Season
As you do your holiday shopping this year, please consider using AmazonSmile and designating AFTD as your charitable organization of choice. You’ll enjoy all of Amazon’s low prices and special offers, and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the…
Help & Hope #80
Issue #80: November 2021 In this issue you can learn more about FTD genetics, meet our AFTD-Team Athlete of the Month and sign up for our 2021 Race Season, read AFTD’s landmark Voice of the Patient Report, save the date…
Giveback Night at Conshohocken Brewing Company
In support of the AFTD-Team participating in the Philadelphia Marathon on November 20th and 21st as a fifth year returning Official Charity Partner, Conshohocken Brewing Company in King of Prussia, PA is hosting a giveback night to benefit AFTD’s mission….
Webinar: The Physical Therapist’s Role in FTD Care
Movement and physical activity are important parts of our daily lives. Yet for some people with FTD, movement challenges can decrease independence and increase falls. How can a physical therapist promote safety and physical activity? This AFTD Educational Webinar describes…