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Scientific American Highlights Evolving Research into Tau Protein
In a recent online feature, Scientific American highlights how the protein tau has taken a leading role in research combating FTD and other neurodegenerative diseases. While the abnormal accumulation of…
A Message from Dr. Murray Grossman about COVID-19
Dear Friends, COVID-19 is upon us. This is from the same family as one of the viruses that causes the common cold, so it spreads very easily; but the disease…
Update on AFTD Events and COVID-19
As we announced last week, AFTD has made the difficult decision to cancel our 2020 Education Conference and all associated events, which had been scheduled for April 16-17, 2020. We…
Writer Lizzie Skurnick Talks About FTD, Caregiving on “Today Show”
The Today Show recently featured a woman whose mother has FTD in a special Women’s History Month conversation about caregiver self-care. Writer Lizzie Skurnick joined journalist Maria Shriver to discuss…
Help & Support: Walking with Grief – Loss and the FTD Journey
Grief, like the FTD journey itself, is intensely personal. Its impact is pervasive – both wide and deep – but there is no one-size-fits-all way to describe it. You’ve likely…
Words of Encouragement: The Final Word
by Erica Largent Grief is a powerful force, and when it is part of your daily life, it can completely overwhelm you. I know this firsthand: For the past two…
“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” Creator Shares Personal Connection to PSP
In an interview with NPR, the creator of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist shares how his father’s experience with the progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) form of FTD inspired him to write the…
Famous Record Producer Keith Olsen Dies
Acclaimed record producer Keith Olsen, best remembered for his work alongside Fleetwood Mac and other notable rock bands, has died. He had FTD. An award-winning producer, Olsen’s work on Fleetwood…
Canceled: AFTD’s 2020 Education Conference
Update: AFTD has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Education Conference. Click here to learn more.
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