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Join this valuable training provided by Bluestem Communities on July 20th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM.

Hosted by Bluestem Communities

Location
*This training has transitioned into a virtual event through GoToWebinar

Description

Dementia is commonly thought of as something older people get and that it begins with problems with memory.  Neither of these is generally true for a person with FTD.  FTD starts in the frontal or temporal lobes and is the most common dementia for people under 60.  The initial changes can affect behavior, personality, communication, or movement.  This program will bring light to a commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed dementia, differentiate it from Alzheimer’s disease, describe some of the ways it can impact families, and highlight how the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) brings help and hope to those living with the disease while also working toward a future free of FTD.  

Learning Objectives

  1. List three differences between Alzheimer’s disease and FTD.
  2. Recognize four symptoms common to the FTD Disorders.
  3. Describe three Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) resources available to support families living with
  4. Recognize one unbiased resource for FTD research information.

Cost

Free to Attend or $15 for 1.0 hour of continuing education

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Stephanie Gfeller, MS, LACHA is the Director of Education and Leadership. Stephanie joined the association in 2019 and oversees the development of our education programs, writes and manages all of our federal grant programs, and leads our Center for Leadership program. With her master’s degree in Gerontology from Kansas State University, adult care home administrator license, experience as a researcher and instructor at the K State Center on Aging, and endless creativity, Stephanie is ideally suited to her leadership role in our field. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys reading, supporting her kids at all their activities, serving as a 4-H club leader, and being outside helping on her family farm. You can reach Stephanie directly at 785.670.8047.