Robert J. Sykes, Jr was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia in December 2003 at the age of 47. This rare form of Dementia is a brain disease that slowly erodes cognitive abilities and causes personality changes. He endured the disease for more than three years before succumbing on April 7, 2006. This story will provide support and inspiration to others who are coping with dementia and other irreversible illnesses.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
New AFTD Video
2/9/2016 - The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) has released a new awareness video. Learn a little about FTD, then share it with someone you love! #whoilove Click here!
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Saturday, January 30, 2016
Celebration of Bob's 60th Birthday
1/30/2016 - Marie and Michelle would like to thank family and friends for participating in the video Michelle created to celebrate the special day. Please view and enjoy it here!
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Bob's 60th Birthday!
1/23/2016 - Today would have been Bob's 60th! Marie and Michelle typically celebrate his birthday each year, but are housebound thanks to a Blizzard. He will be celebrated as soon as Mother Nature allows!
Sunday, October 11, 2015
FTD Week - Day 8
10/11/2015 - FTD is among the forms of dementia targeted by US Congress for a cure by the year 2025. #endFTD
Saturday, October 10, 2015
FTD Week - Day 7
10/10/2015 - World FTD Awareness Week brings ten countries from across the globe together in the fight against FTD. #UnitedStates #endFTD
Friday, October 9, 2015
FTD Week - Day 6
10/09/2015 - FTD’s course runs from 2 to more than 20 years. On average, death occurs 8 years from onset of symptoms. #endFTD
Thursday, October 8, 2015
FTD Week - Day 5
10/08/2015 - On average, it takes 3.6 years from onset of symptoms for diagnosis, leaving families in the dark far too long. #endFTD
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