The word “aphasia” refers to difficulty with expressive and/or receptive communication.
Who Gets PPA?
Interestingly, men develop PPA about twice as often as women.
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This is where several speech, language, and memory “control centers” are located.
Underlying neurodegenerative diseases causing PPA.
The most common gene implicated in familial PPA is the progranulin gene (GRN).
Cards pre-printed with certain phrases or words may also help allow the person to express himself.
Other approaches involve training on word retrieval by a speech therapist.
Additional support unrelated to language ability can be helpful as well.
Difficulties with sleep, anxiety, and mood are common.
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Language ability slowly declines over years.
As with other frontotemporal dementias, the long-term prognosis is limited.
One resource available nationwide is the Association for Frontotemporal Dementia.
They offer several local support groups, as well as online information and phone support.
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Forms of Frontotemporal Dementia.
