Season Eight
This innovative season, we match the stories to the science, with our new pals at the Penn FTD Center. In each episode we will discuss different components of FTD, the experts will explain why we see certain behaviors, what is happening in the brain, and how we can manage the uncertainty of it all. We want to send love to the entire Penn FTD Center Team for jumping in feet first, to our sponsors for their support, and to our guests for openly sharing their stories.
Episode 1
In episode 1, Penn FTD Center Co-Director and Principal Investigator, David Irwin, explains FTD.
Episode 2
In episode 2, Penn FTD Center Co-Director, Lauren Massimo, PhD, CRNP, explains the different aspects of apathy.
Episode 3
In episode 3, Dr. Jeff Maneval, Neurologist at Penn FTD Center and Assistant Professor at UPenn, discusses challenging behaviors in FTD.
Episode 4
In episode 4, Gillian Bradley MA, BSN, RN from the Penn FTD Center, explains ritualistic and compulsive behaviors in FTD.
Episode 5
In episode 5, Naomi Nevler, MD from the Penn FTD Center, discusses Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).
Episode 6
In episode 6, Dr. Katya Rascovsky, Neuropsychologist, explains disinhibition, impulse control and hypersexuality.
Episode 7
In episode 7, Corey McMillan, Phd, Co-Director of the Penn FTD Center, explains ALS and FTD - the science behind the connection of the diseases.
Episode 8
In episode 8, Dr. Emma Rhodes, MA, Clinical Neuropsychologist, discusses the loss of empathy.
Episode 9
In episode 9, Sara Manning, MD, MS Neurologist, Assistant Professor at Perelma School of Medicine, explains hyperorality and alcohol use.
Episode 10
In episode 10, Penn FTD Center Co-Director, Lauren Massimo, explains disease trajectory.
Episode 11
In episode 11, Katherine Lietz, MSW, LSW Social Worker discusses guardianship, power of attorney, and more.
Episode 12
In episode 12, Rachael and Maria wrap up this special season in collaboration with the Penn FTD Center .
Episode 13
In bonus episode 13, Dahlia Kamel, MS Clinical Research/Operations Manager at the Penn FTD Center, discusses research and clinical trials.
Episode 14
In bonus episode 14, Dr. Irwin and Dr. Massimo, the Co-Directors of the Penn FTD Center, help us understand different types of FTD research.