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AFTD News: Spring 2016, Volume 13, Issue 1
In this issue: FTD Disorders Registry: The Future of FTD Research; FTD Research Momentum Showcased in National Meetings; Spotlight on Stephen Fenoglio; A Recipe for Hope; AFTD Welcomes New Staff;…
AD-Related Dementias Summit 2016: Progress, Aims, Dollars
The April 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) Summit gathered together approximately 400 researchers, representatives of government and nonprofit groups, patients and caregivers to discuss ADRD research priorities and progress, and solicit input. Recommendations…
AFTD Speaks to Kimberly Williams-Paisley About Her New Book
Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s new memoir, published earlier this month by Penguin Random House, has much to offer for anyone impacted by FTD. In this vivid, thoughtful book, Williams-Paisley describes her journey…
‘Review: Tinsley’s “Double Distance” is emotional…’
Selected works from artist and AFTD volunteer Tori Tinsley’s Hugs series are currently being exhibited at the Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design galleries, located at Georgia State University in Atlanta.…
Help & Hope #26
Issue #26: April 2016 (originally published as The Gateway)
2nd Annual John Baumgartner Golf Tournament
The friends and family of John Baumgartner, who is living with FTD, host an annual golf tournament to raise FTD awareness in Alabama and funds to benefit AFTD’s mission. This year,…
‘Brain Imaging Gets the Scoop on Eating Disorders in FTD’
As first reported online via JAMA Neurology, a new study “takes significant steps in studying the eating behaviors of FTD under carefully controlled conditions … [and is] one of the most…
AFTD-Team: Flashback 5K in Towson, MD
AFTD is forming a team to participate in the Flashback 5K in Towson, MD on Sunday, April 3rd. Visit our Flashback 5K campaign page for registration information, and instructions on how to…
Meet and Greet – Baltimore Area
Join volunteers and AFTD staff for an informal gathering on Sunday, April 3rd, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Towson Branch of the Baltimore Public Library to meet others…
Long Island-area AFTD Gathering
Please join Bridget Moran, AFTD’s Support Services Manager, for an informal gathering on Long Island, in Farmingdale, NY, on Sunday, March 13th, to meet and get to know others in…