Caregiver Training

Resources and Guidance for Managing Primary Progressive Aphasia

Frontotemporal dementia or FTD is a progressive disorder of the brain. It can can affect behavior, language skills and movement. Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)is one of the subtypes of FTD. PPA is characterized predominantly by the gradual loss of the ability to speak, read, write, and understand what others are saying. Learn more about PPA, including the signs and symptoms, how it differs from other dementias, and the resources available locally and through AFTD.

Presenter

William Reiter, MA

Education Program Manager, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration