The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

Established in 2002, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) is a globally recognized nonprofit dedicated to bringing about a world with compassionate care, effective support, and a future free of frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), the most common dementia for people under age 60.

AFTD’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by FTD and drive research to a cure. We work every day to advance:

• Research. We promote and fund research toward diagnosis, treatment and a cure.
• Awareness. We stimulate greater public awareness and understanding.
• Support. We provide information and support to those directly impacted.
• Education. We promote and provide education for healthcare professionals.
• Advocacy. We advocate for research and appropriate, affordable services.