Ansel has a great series of short videos addressing aspects of FTD (Fronto-Temporal Dementia). This week is FTD Awareness Week 2026. www.youtube.com/user/anseldow
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The Vanishing Family, fighting to save ourselves from young-onset dementia. Book release on Sept. 29th!
![The image shows two children standing in a doorway, separated by vertical panels that resemble window frames. The child on the left is wearing a polka dot dress and holding something close to their face with both hands near the mouth area. Their hair appears unkempt and they have an expression of distress or contemplation. On the right stands another child dressed in overalls, which appear worn out and stained. This child's arms are also positioned around the neck level as if mimicking a gesture made by the other person on their side. Both children seem to be in disarray; one is holding what looks like bread above their mouth while the other has an unfastened button or item near its chest.
The background reveals wooden planks and weathered paint, suggesting this could be a rustic setting possibly indicative of hardship times based on clothing condition and overall atmosphere. There's some debris visible in the upper left corner against one of the panels behind them, further reinforcing that they may not have access to clean living conditions or resources for proper hygiene.
The image is presented as part of Dorothea Lange's work documenting various aspects of American life during challenging times. The specific caption indicates it was taken at Dead Ox Flat in Malheur County, Oregon and features the Browning children; further information about this series can be found o [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreign4pssgorpylvgz33to7nxsgouusochhmptqogscl6zroctx3zkm)
