At Vanderbilt we understand that family members are an integral part of the healthcare team. We also know that the role of a caregiver can be challenging in many ways. Those caring for loved ones with dementia are at a higher risk for burnout. We believe caring for families is an essential part of caring for our patients.
Nashville FTD Caregiver Support Group
If you have a loved one with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), we welcome you to join our Nashville FTD Caregiver Support Group. This group provides a place for family members and friends of those with FTD to share their experiences and offer support to each other.
- Our group is facilitated by a social worker and program manager who have professional experience in FTD.
- The group meets on the first Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. virtually (Teams).
- This group occasionally host guest speakers for educational value.
Email Emily Smith at emily.smith.3@vumc.org if you are interested in attending our support group.
Online Resources for Families
- Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)
- Alzheimer’s Association
- National Institute on Aging
- NIH Clinical Trials
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Frontotemporal Disorders: Hope Through Research
- FTD Support Forum
Podcasts
- Remember me
- Alzheimer's Speaks
- Life with Dementia
- Caregiver Wellness Podcast For Alzheimer's and other Dementias
Recommended Books
- What if it’s not Alzheimer’s, edited by Lisa Radin and Gary Radin (updated and revised 2014)
- The 36 Hour Day, Nancy Mace and Peter Rabins, MD (revised and updated in 2012)
- The Common Sense Guide to Dementia for Clinicians and Caregivers, by Drs. Anne M. Lipton and Cindy D. Marshall (2013)