Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) is a lesser-known form of dementia that often affects people in their 40s and 50s, bringing profound changes in behavior, personality, and language.

In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we're joined by Esther Kane, Support & Education Director at The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), and Liz Zadnik, an AFTD Ambassador for Pennsylvania whose mother was diagnosed with FTD.

Together, they explore:

• What Frontotemporal Degeneration is and how it differs from other dementias

• Who is typically affected, and the early warning signs families may notice

• The emotional and practical challenges of receiving an FTD diagnosis

• Current treatment options and what families can do if they suspect symptoms

• How AFTD supports individuals, families, and care partners through education, resources, and connection

Liz also shares her family's personal journey with FTD and how her work as an ambassador helps ensure others feel less alone. Esther offers expert insight into navigating diagnosis, building a support team, and finding reliable resources.

This conversation is an honest, compassionate look at what it means when dementia comes early, and where hope, support, and understanding can be found.

Resources:

https://www.theaftd.org/

1-800-507-7222

info@theaftd.org

https://www.theaftd.org/find-support/

https://www.theaftd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Persons-with-FTD-3.2025.pdf

https://ftdregistry.org/

https://www.pennftdcenter.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-kane-msn-rn-cdp-2237577b/

https://www.theaftd.org/about-us/aftd-ambassadors/

https://www.facebook.com/TheAFTD/

https://www.threads.com/@theaftd

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAFTDorg

https://x.com/AFTDHope

https://www.instagram.com/theaftd/

https://www.tiktok.com/@theaftd

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-association-for-frontotemporal-degeneration/

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In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we talk with Holly Beebee, a Friends Life Care member who reinvented her life after leaving a 38-year corporate sales career.

Holly shares how burnout led her to a bold leap of faith and into a joyful second chapter: creating a successful Dancin' Chairs program for older adults, performing music as part of a vocal duo, and becoming a published children's book author with her debut book, The Day When Daisy Learned to Dance.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that retirement is not an ending; it's an opportunity to rediscover purpose, creativity, connection, and joy at any age.

Resources: https://daisyfindsjoy.com/   https://www.amazon.com/Day-When-Daisy-Learned-Dance/dp/1966617860   https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-beebee-11a34245/  https://www.facebook.com/holly.beebee.5/  https://www.facebook.com/TunesRus/ daisyfindsjoy@gmail.com

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In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we explore an important part of vibrant aging: staying confident on your feet. Our guest, Judith Sachs, founder of Anyone Can Move, brings decades of experience as a dancer, movement educator, and certified instructor in Dance for Parkinson's, balance and gait work, and fall-recovery training.

Judith shares how movement became her life's mission and why she believes every body, at every age and ability, can learn to move with more ease, awareness, and joy. She explains who is most at risk for falling, the surprising science behind fear of falling, and the simple strategies that can improve balance at home and in everyday life.

Listeners will learn about: • How our center of gravity shifts as we age • Why weight-shifting is essential for safe movement • Practical ways to recover after a fall and advocate for yourself • How music supports brain-body coordination • The power of community and connection in building confidence

Judith also introduces the inclusive programs she leads through Anyone Can Move, including Dance for Parkinson's, balance and gait classes, close-contact mobility training for couples, and her newest offering, Bounce Back: Mastering the Art of Falling and Recovery.

Whether you want to feel steadier walking, reduce your risk of injury, or rediscover the joy of moving freely, this conversation offers inspiration and actionable tools you can start using today.

Resources: https://anyonecanmove.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574844970363 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmfR6wAHqmvTIo9A1avV0g https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-sachs-37106a2/

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