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Fight Back During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Frontotemporal Dementia and Primary Progressive Aphasia:
A Five-Part Virtual Education Series for Caregivers
May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 12-1pm
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of disorders that occur when nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are lost, and can affect behavior, personality, language, and movement. FTD is one of the most common dementias to strike younger people. Symptoms often start between the ages of 40 and 65. Caregivers, join us online for this five-week virtual series where experts will discuss the following topics:
May 6 - Overview of Frontotemporal Dementia Degenerative DisordersRegister: bit.ly/FTDMay6
May 13 - Cognitive and Behavioral Concerns in Frontotemporal Dementia
Register: bit.ly/FTDMay132026
May 20 - Managing Caregiver Stress
Register: bit.ly/FTDMay20
May 27 - Behavioral Management and Medication Options
Register: bit.ly/FTDMay27
June 3 - Connecting with Local Resources
Register: bit.ly/FTDJune3