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Penn FTD Center Caregiver Conference: June 18, 2021

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The Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center will hold its Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, June 18, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center will hold its Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, June 18, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT (6:00-9:30 a.m. Pacific). There is no cost to attend this virtual event.

“Nurturing Our Caregivers: Tools for Navigating FTD” is for those diagnosed with FTD, their caregivers, family, and friends to provide access to information and support.

Attendees will hear the latest on innovative treatments, diagnostics, and practical caregiver strategies. The goal is to empower caregivers and deliver real-time updates.

Presentations will come from leading experts in neuropsychology, clinical care, genetics, cognitive neuroscience, and more.

The Annual Caregiver Conference is possible because of the generosity of sponsors who support this event, making a direct impact on the Penn FTD Center's mission to educate its patients and their care partners.

While this event is free, there is an option to donate to the Penn FTD Center Patient & Caregiver Education Fund when you register.

Details on how to access the virtual event will be emailed to those who have registered closer to the date. In the meantime, if you have any questions, contact Paige O'Malley at pomalley@upenn.edu or 215-746-4432.

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