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AFTD Webinar: Advocate for Awareness -- Working with Lawmakers to Highlight FTD
FTD advocates can help bring awareness to their communities by working with lawmakers to issue proclamations and resolutions designating a statewide FTD awareness week. But what are proclamations and resolutions, and how can advocates push for them? In this Advocacy Webinar, AFTD's advocacy team explains the difference and shares the steps you can take to establish an FTD awareness week in your state. Additionally, AFTD Ambassador and registered nurse Debbie Elkins describes how she successfully advocated for an FTD awareness proclamation in West Virginia.
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Brain Donation
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A brain autopsy is not usually used for research; it is a post-death analysis of the brain to establish a definitive diagnosis. While that step can provide helpful guidance to you and your family, it will not otherwise benefit FTD research. By volunteering for brain donation, you can get a definitive diagnosis, while also making a profound contribution to FTD research. Brain tissue from both pe...
AFTD Webinar: FTD and ALS -- A Collaborative Approach to Diagnosis and Care
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We know of several genes that can cause hereditary FTD, ALS, and ALS with FTD, with C9orf72 the most common. Yet genetics is not the complete story, as these conditions can appear without a known genetic cause. In this AFTD Healthcare Professional Webinar, neurologists from Massachusetts General Hospital who specialize in FTD and ALS discuss diagnosis and disease management when both conditions...
Hope Rising 2024 Honoree Dr. Bruce Miller
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Bruce Miller, MD, the director of the Memory and Aging Center at the University of California, San Francisco, received the Susan Newhouse & Si Newhouse Award of Hope for a career spent supporting all those affected by FTD. A founding member of the AFTD Medical Advisory Council, Dr. Miller is a globally recognized expert in diagnosing FTD and managing care coordination for persons diagnosed and ...
Hope Rising 2024 Keynote Speakers Diana and Sandra Gonzalez-Morrett
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Sisters Diana and Sandra share their experiences of caregiving for their mother.
FTD Diagnosis and the Hispanic/Latino Community
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Speakers: Patricia Garcia, PsyD, MS; Alicia S. Parker, MD; A. Campbell Sullivan, PsyD, ABPP-CN Content targeted to healthcare professionals. Families welcome. The road to an FTD diagnosis can be long and frustrating, comprising many visits to a variety of healthcare providers over the course of several years. In fact, the average FTD diagnosis takes 3.6 years to obtain after symptoms first appe...
Providing Professional FTD Care in Community Settings
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Speakers: Susan Hirsch, MA; Tim Lindsey; Lindsey Vajpeyi Content targeted to healthcare professionals. Families welcome. FTD can be starkly different than other dementias; even facilities that specialize in dementia care may struggle to provide adequate support to people living with FTD. Our panel presenters, all of whom are care specialists with FTD experience in a variety of settings, will ta...
Managing a Dual Diagnosis of FTD and ALS
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Speaker: Julia Castro, CGC; A. Campbell Sullivan, PsyD, ABPP-CN The most common genetic cause of FTD is a variant in the C9orf72 gene. The most common genetic cause of ALS is also a variant in the C9orf72 gene. There is, therefore, significant overlap between FTD and ALS symptoms the disorders can even occur simultaneously in the same person. In this session, Dr. A. Campbell Sullivan and Julia ...
Building Resilience through Mindfulness
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Speaker: Angela Lunde, MA Mindfulness can be defined as the act of paying focused, nonjudgmental attention to one’s experience in the present moment. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to improve psychological well-being, and, according to preliminary research, can particularly benefit persons diagnosed with dementia and their care partners. But mindfulness does not come naturally ...
AFTD 2024 Education Conference Fireside Chat
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Emma Heming Willis, the caregiver for her husband, Bruce Willis, tells AFTD CEO Susan L-J Dickinson about how her family’s lives have changed since Bruce was diagnosed with FTD. During this fireside chat, Emma discusses the journey to diagnosis, the outpouring of support from Bruce’s fans throughout the world, and her resolve to work on behalf of AFTD’s community and all families affected by th...
NY State Sen. Michelle Hinchey's Keynote address at the 2024 AFTD Education Conference
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Motivated by personal experience following her father’s diagnosis of frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), Sen. Hinchey has emerged as the foremost advocate on FTD in the New York State Legislature. In her inaugural year in office, she introduced a Senate Resolution formally designating FTD Awareness Week in the State of New York, making New York the first state in the country to do so. This legis...
Paving the Path Forward: The FTD Disorders Registry and AFTD’s Advocacy Team
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Speakers: Meghan Buzby, MBA; Susan L-J Dickinson, MSGC; Carrie Milliard, MS, CGC, CCRC Families living with FTD have multiple opportunities to come together and demonstrate the necessity of advancing a future free of this disease. The FTD Disorders Registry, established in 2017, acts as an online community of people willing to raise their hand and take part in vital FTD research; meanwhile, AFT...
Primary Progressive Aphasia: Approaches to Treatment
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Primary Progressive Aphasia: Approaches to Treatment
Opening Remarks from the AFTD 2024 Education Conference
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Opening Remarks from the AFTD 2024 Education Conference
FTD Research: From Funding to Fruition
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FTD Research: From Funding to Fruition
Neuroimaging: A Window into the Brain
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Neuroimaging: A Window into the Brain
Talking to Your Family About Genetic FTD
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Talking to Your Family About Genetic FTD
Lifestyle Choices and Brain Health: What Does the Research Really Say?
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Lifestyle Choices and Brain Health: What Does the Research Really Say?
Cognitive Changes in Movement Disorders CBS and PSP
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Speaker: Chi-Ying (Roy) Lin, MD, MPH Corticobasal syndrome (CBS) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) are the so-called movement disorders of FTD, causing a decline in motor function, with certain symptoms resembling those seen in Parkinson’s disease. But CBS and PSP can cause cognitive changes as well. In this session, Dr. Chi-Ying (Roy) Lin of Baylor College of Medicine provides an overvi...
Insights on Stigma, the Persons with FTD Advisory Council
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Insights on Stigma, the Persons with FTD Advisory Council
Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Navigating Social and Legal Challenges in Familial FTD
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Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Navigating Social and Legal Challenges in Familial FTD
AFTD Webinar: Making a Difference -- Become an FTD Advocate
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AFTD Webinar: Making a Difference Become an FTD Advocate
Hope Rising 2023 Key Note Speaker Rita Choula
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Hope Rising 2023 Key Note Speaker Rita Choula
AFTD Webinar: The Current State of FTD
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AFTD Webinar: The Current State of FTD
Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Gene Therapy for FTD -- What Do I Need to Know?
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Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Gene Therapy for FTD What Do I Need to Know?
AFTD Webinar: Approaching a Cure -- FTD Genetics and Clinical Trials
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AFTD Webinar: Approaching a Cure FTD Genetics and Clinical Trials
Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Why PSP and CBS Clinical Trials Matter
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Perspectives in FTD Research Webinar: Why PSP and CBS Clinical Trials Matter
AFTD Webinar: Grief, Loss, and Hope -- Helping Families Living with FTD
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AFTD Webinar: Grief, Loss, and Hope Helping Families Living with FTD
AFTD Webinar: Answering Questions and Providing Support -- A Q&A with AFTD HelpLine Staff
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AFTD Webinar: Answering Questions and Providing Support A Q&A with AFTD HelpLine Staff
AFTD Webinar: Genetic FTD: To Test or Not to Test
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AFTD Webinar: Genetic FTD: To Test or Not to Test

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  • @tinafasce3006
    @tinafasce3006 12 днів тому

    My husband passed FTD and at the time I didn’t even think to donate his brain. I am so sorry. I wish I had but I love this website and will continue watching it.

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 12 днів тому

      Tina, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Please don't feel bad about not donating his brain; every person's journey with FTD is different, and decisions are made with the best intentions in mind. We appreciate your kind words about our website and your continued support. If you ever need anything or want to talk, our HelpLine is here for you at info@theaftd.org

    • @tinafasce3006
      @tinafasce3006 12 днів тому

      @@TheAFTD thank you so much

  • @deannabynum754
    @deannabynum754 13 днів тому

    God Bless your two families! I was just told 10 years ago i was diagnosed with ftd but doctors never told us . Just said i was depressed. Its got worse the last 6 months and we went to a hospital that does research and they said right away what it was. We fought so many years saying i cant drive and get lost and have trouble with my words. Because doctors never saw the dad days... they said i was just depressed and put me on mefs that flipped me out. Its been so hard but even learning what it is was the hardest. Thank each of you for sharing

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 6 днів тому

      Deanna, thank you for sharing your story with us. We're deeply sorry to hear about the struggles you’ve faced, both with the diagnosis and the years of misunderstanding from doctors. It must have been incredibly frustrating and challenging. Please know that you’re not alone in this journey. We are here to offer support and guidance. If you have any questions or need someone to talk to, our HelpLine is always available at info@theaftd.org. Sending you strength and compassion.

  • @advosue
    @advosue Місяць тому

    Thank you for all you do, Esther!

  • @djalbums37
    @djalbums37 Місяць тому

    Thank you for all the work you do!

  • @AhmedIislamRevertMuslim
    @AhmedIislamRevertMuslim Місяць тому

    my father was suffering from dementia. This year he passed away on 12th January 2024. This is a very painful disease. bvFTD Means Shrinkage Of Front Side Of Brain bvftd symptoms are personality changes, patient loses weight, has memory loss, cannot eat on his own, cannot wear clothes, cannot walk and has sleep problems In frontotemporal dementia, the patient also suffers from #apahsia Means loss of voice.he can't speak Science has just found out that there is no cure for this disease, why this disease occurs, science still does not know. Quran had told about dementia 1500 years ago. This is one of the signs of Allah See video-ua-cam.com/video/-MHRbIejyrA/v-deo.htmlsi=gq7YIGRXD7INM6g_

  • @LoveAboveAll4
    @LoveAboveAll4 Місяць тому

    My hope is Tom Nash Jr. ❤❤❤ thank you both so much

  • @robinberkley8193
    @robinberkley8193 Місяць тому

    Thank you, you are all selfless in this battle.

  • @debbieelkins5100
    @debbieelkins5100 Місяць тому

    Amazing sisters. What’s beautiful way to honor your mom. She’s so proud of you, I know it.

  • @sandiwong9836
    @sandiwong9836 2 місяці тому

    Thank you all for sharing your stories. I agree with Bob, the word “dementia” is misleading. People “think” they know what dementia means, i.e. forgetfulness, child-like, unable to answer questions, etc, and they make assumptions about what you can or cannot do. I wish they understood that brain cells are dying, and its a terminal disease.

  • @keitymarley733
    @keitymarley733 2 місяці тому

    My prayers are with you all and I know how you all feels, my Dad suffered same illness for 13 years until madida herbal center came to his aid and cured him with their natural PD herbal medicine, Click and search #DrMadida, and let your Parkinson Disease be taken care of and be cured just same way my Dad’s own was taken care of and cured👌👌👌

  • @keitymarley733
    @keitymarley733 2 місяці тому

    My prayers are with you all and I know how you all feels, my Dad suffered same illness for 13 years until madida herbal center came to his aid and cured him with their natural PD herbal medicine, Click and search #DrMadida, and let your Parkinson Disease be taken care of and be cured just same way my Dad’s own was taken care of and cured👌👌👌

  • @lizgeorgebarker3873
    @lizgeorgebarker3873 2 місяці тому

    Is there any hope for treatment or recovery or is it a one way train to demise? 😞Is FTD being researched?

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 2 місяці тому

      Scientists are closer than ever to breakthroughs that will bring meaningful change to families facing FTD. Participation from the AFTD community makes their work possible! Learn more here: www.theaftd.org/research-clinical-trials/ways-to-participate/

  • @tanishafoxworth8328
    @tanishafoxworth8328 2 місяці тому

    I just lost my Dad to this 7 days ago 💔😭🙏🏽

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 2 місяці тому

      Tanisha, we are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on behalf of all of us at AFTD. Losing a loved one to FTD is an incredibly challenging experience, and we can only imagine the pain you must be feeling right now. During this difficult time, please remember that you are not alone. We are here to offer you support in any way we can. Our HelpLine is available to provide assistance and comfort whenever you need it. Whether you need someone to talk to, information about coping strategies, or resources for dealing with grief, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@theaftd.org Please take care of yourself, and know that our thoughts are with you during this time ❤️

    • @cathchapo
      @cathchapo 2 місяці тому

      I'm sending you some love, dear Tanisha. I lost my Dad a year and a half ago too from FTD. <3<3<3

    • @advosue
      @advosue Місяць тому

      I am so sorry. It is awful....

  • @tomemberley
    @tomemberley 2 місяці тому

    Thanks to all of you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Thank you for educating us on what you experience daily and how we can all become better listeners and minimize the stigma associated with FTD. @KevinRhodes, thank you for continuing to educate me and for all that you do.

  • @robinberkley8193
    @robinberkley8193 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so very much for sharing this information. I praise all of those on the council for their courage.

  • @LoveAboveAll4
    @LoveAboveAll4 2 місяці тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @SomeBuddy777
    @SomeBuddy777 3 місяці тому

    I'm still here... but I can't remember me... or why... 😮‍💨

  • @SomeBuddy777
    @SomeBuddy777 3 місяці тому

    Sdaly encouraging...

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 4 місяці тому

    This and ALS, simply a nightmare straight out of hell. 😢

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 4 місяці тому

      AFTD is here to help! Call the HelpLine 1-866-507-7222 (toll-free) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET or email us with a question at any time at info@theaftd.org.

  • @lauralaplace9945
    @lauralaplace9945 4 місяці тому

    I’m 59 and going to see a Neurologist, I asked my Dr a few times about Dementia and Frontal Lobe and also Vascular Dementia. It’s been a back and forth journey therapy partial hospital program medications 💊. I have had brain fog and TBI’s . A lot of what was said . I will see what the Neuro says.

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 4 місяці тому

      The AFTD Helpline (1-866-507-7222 or info@theaftd.org) can provide more information on subtypes of FTD, give guidance on managing a new diagnosis, and help connect you to resources and support.

  • @lauralaplace9945
    @lauralaplace9945 4 місяці тому

    🙏🥀🥀

  • @mariabumbar5180
    @mariabumbar5180 5 місяців тому

    I have enrolled myself for this webinar, but I could not attend it because of illness. I have watched it offline, here on UA-cam. May I still receive an attendence certificate?

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 5 місяців тому

      Hi Maria! Yes, you may still receive an attendance certificate. What is your email?

  • @robinberkley8193
    @robinberkley8193 5 місяців тому

    How long can FTD symptoms last? 1 to 20 years?

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 5 місяців тому

      The decline happens slowly at first and the length of progression ranges on average from 7-10 years.

    • @robinberkley8193
      @robinberkley8193 5 місяців тому

      @@TheAFTD is it possible to go longer than 10 years?

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 5 місяців тому

      @@robinberkley8193 Hi Robin! For more information, please reach out to our HelpLine at 1-866-507-7222 or info@theaftd.org

  • @BackyardButcher
    @BackyardButcher 5 місяців тому

    This looks like a "rich person" problem 😔

  • @laurawilliams9338
    @laurawilliams9338 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this.

  • @user-cf3oe8fi7y
    @user-cf3oe8fi7y 5 місяців тому

    O was unaware i was only a child with it

  • @josho_reacts2.0
    @josho_reacts2.0 7 місяців тому

    I am struggling

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 7 місяців тому

      Hi Josh. We're really sorry to hear that you're struggling. It's important to remember that you're not alone. If you need someone to talk to or support, our HelpLine is here for you. Reach out to us at 1-866-507-7222 or info@theaftd.org.

  • @SR-bw3sc
    @SR-bw3sc 9 місяців тому

    So sad: so many misdiagnoses! 😢Tragic really.

  • @Tina.Mindful
    @Tina.Mindful 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for having you 🙏👍 Already watched some WBT's. Greetings from Germany 🫶

  • @jodyblack7951
    @jodyblack7951 9 місяців тому

    I have temp guardianship of my 32 yr old son. How do i get him evaluated for bvftd? The Dr's keep turning him to mental health. He currently lives with me and we struggle with everything mentioned in this video. We are in zip code 48766 Can you please refer us to a specialist in bvftd?

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 9 місяців тому

      Hi Jody! We're sorry to hear about the difficult journey you and you're son have been on. Please get in touch with our HelpLine for more information on research and medical centers with doctors most experienced in diagnosing the disease. Our number is 1-866-507-7222, or email info@theaftd.org.

  • @susanhoran6576
    @susanhoran6576 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for making this movie it’s very helpful to understand what is happening to my sister.

  • @karinparsons1465
    @karinparsons1465 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this.

  • @Bkerrick100
    @Bkerrick100 10 місяців тому

    I wish I had known this was going to be on. :(

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 10 місяців тому

      Hi Barb. We're sorry you missed our AFTD Educational Webinar on Monday, October 2nd. We understand how valuable these webinars can be for gathering information and support. If you have any questions or if there's anything specific you'd like to know more about, please don't hesitate to reach out to our AFTD HelpLine. We are available to provide you with information, resources, and support related to FTD. You can contact our HelpLine at 1-866-507-7222 or info@theaftd.org, and we will be more than happy to assist you. Thank you for your interest in AFTD's resources and programs, and we're here to support you in any way we can.

  • @Piscesqueen1
    @Piscesqueen1 10 місяців тому

    Do BVftd patients feel & know their symptoms on early onset? Please answer😊

    • @TheAFTD
      @TheAFTD 10 місяців тому

      Hi Insha! If you have any specific questions or need guidance, don't hesitate to reach out to AFTD's HelpLine. We have a team of trained social workers ready to assist you. You can contact them via email at Info@theaftd.org or by calling 1-866-507-7222. They're here to support you!

  • @annierotberg8861
    @annierotberg8861 11 місяців тому

    I noticed my brother having communication issues asap before others. I work as a speech and language assistant. I wish I found this when my brother was going through it. He since passed.

  • @ki-rort
    @ki-rort Рік тому

    Neurologists need to be educated. We had researched and knew that my brother had FTD. When his Neurologist said he needed to go to a University Hospital because he didn’t know what it was, we asked, isn’t it FTD. He said, no it is definitely not that. Another doctor who didn’t know his business. So sad!!!😢

  • @kepckatherinec805
    @kepckatherinec805 Рік тому

    So we need to purchase this film to see it in complete form? Nope.

  • @laurah.160
    @laurah.160 Рік тому

    THANK YOU FOR MUCH FOR YOUR MINISTRY

  • @laurah.160
    @laurah.160 Рік тому

    I am at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo . My Mom has this disease; we fled from it 7 years ago. it is so terrifying. I feel horrible for trying to explain my symptoms to my family. they weren't even around when she was collapsing in front of our eyes.

  • @laurah.160
    @laurah.160 Рік тому

    Thank you for all of your hard work regarding this humiliating disease

  • @deborahn.6215
    @deborahn.6215 Рік тому

    Sad... My mother passed away with vascular Dementia. But she was 85 years old... terrible thing to happen to the ones who raised you and then to watch them decline into a 5 year old is so very hard. Parker, I did see you on the voice... wonderful voice. Place your heart and soul with the Lord and all will be well ... we are here for such a short time. You will be reunited with her sooner than you realize.

  • @laurah.160
    @laurah.160 Рік тому

    My mom has this and its incredibly frightening. I just completed memory work and i call her disease a teenage nazi witch

  • @laurah.160
    @laurah.160 Рік тому

    This is good but incredibly dry

  • @sherrybuckley3551
    @sherrybuckley3551 Рік тому

    My husband was diagnosed at the age of 58 with BvFTD and 6 months later ALS. I am a registered nurse and he was a GI physician. As devastating as this diagnosis is, I was able to seek information immediately from AFTD and online you tube resources like this. We are almost 2 years into “late” moderate stage FTD. This presentation is exceptional! Thank you. I can say that all the recommendations presented are invaluable to living with this devastating disease.

  • @possumofantikka8160
    @possumofantikka8160 Рік тому

    thank you im so sorry for your loss, thank you so much for doing this work in her name. the specialists i have seen largely dont seem to know what ftd is. they think its the same as alzheimers. a lot of education is necessary at all levels.

  • @ki-rort
    @ki-rort Рік тому

    God Bless you for your caring!!! Thanks you. Watching my brother at 58 is hard, I can’t imagine if it were one of my children.

  • @Tina.Mindful
    @Tina.Mindful Рік тому

    🫶👍 My husband had the same (2017) He past away July 2021. Big hugs from Germany.

  • @poojaninanayakkara
    @poojaninanayakkara Рік тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @debbieelkins5100
    @debbieelkins5100 Рік тому

    I am a nurse and this webinar was aimed at healthcare professionals. As someone with a loved one with FTD, I believe this information is helpful to everyone. Knowledge is power and the more we the caregivers know about FTD, the more we can help advocate for ourselves and others affected by this disease. Thank you very very much for this information. I appreciate the AFTD, Dr. Ducharme and everyone that put this presentation together.

  • @grammydee6772
    @grammydee6772 Рік тому

    Thank you DO much for viewing FTD and treatment circumspectly. Because this is not common, we caregivers may not "know" how a simple adjustment in environment or expectation can make a world of difference to simply not, jump right to "meds for desired outcome". I understand meds will eventually be needed but me changing what I can to make his life better and easier is a much desired alternative to jumping into meds to make my day easier. Thank you for educating us to alternatives.