• 34: FTD Part 2: Behavioral Variant (BvFTD) with Melissa Fisher

  • 2024/10/15
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34: FTD Part 2: Behavioral Variant (BvFTD) with Melissa Fisher

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  • In this second episode of a two-part series on Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Dr. Lakelyn sits down with Melissa Fisher, a long-distance caregiver and Ambassador for The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). Melissa opens up about her experience caring for her father, who was diagnosed with Behavioral Variant FTD (BvFTD), and shares valuable insights and lessons she’s gained through her caregiving journey.


    Episode highlights include:

    -Overview of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and the various types

    -Common symptoms of Behavioral Variant (Bv FTD)

    -The diagnosis journey and challenges

    -Tips for supporting someone living with FTD


    Helpful links from the episode:

    - The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration: www.theaftd.org

    - AFTD’s HelpLine 1-866-507-7222

    -AFTD’s Comstock Grants: www.theaftd.org/comstock-grants

    -Remember Me FTD Podcast: www.remembermeftd.com


    To learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving newsletters, visit www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at caregiverchats@homeinsteadinc.com.


    Like, subscribe, rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform.


    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: @homeinsteadinc

    Instagram: @homeinsteadinc

    YouTube: @homeinsteadinc

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In this second episode of a two-part series on Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Dr. Lakelyn sits down with Melissa Fisher, a long-distance caregiver and Ambassador for The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). Melissa opens up about her experience caring for her father, who was diagnosed with Behavioral Variant FTD (BvFTD), and shares valuable insights and lessons she’s gained through her caregiving journey.


Episode highlights include:

-Overview of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and the various types

-Common symptoms of Behavioral Variant (Bv FTD)

-The diagnosis journey and challenges

-Tips for supporting someone living with FTD


Helpful links from the episode:

- The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration: www.theaftd.org

- AFTD’s HelpLine 1-866-507-7222

-AFTD’s Comstock Grants: www.theaftd.org/comstock-grants

-Remember Me FTD Podcast: www.remembermeftd.com


To learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving newsletters, visit www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at caregiverchats@homeinsteadinc.com.


Like, subscribe, rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform.


Follow us on social media:

Facebook: @homeinsteadinc

Instagram: @homeinsteadinc

YouTube: @homeinsteadinc

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