Memory Matters offers frontal-temporal dementia support group
Memory Matters Utah/Nevada, in conjunction with The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, will offer a frontal-temporal dementia support group Sept. 10, 2018 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the St. George Library.
Bonnie Shephard, who sits on the national board for Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, or AFTD, will facilitate the support group, which is free and open to anyone caring for someone with this type of dementia. Frontotemporal degeneration, also called fronto-temporal lobar degeneration or Picks disease, is distinct from other forms of dementia in two important ways: it is a gradual, progressive decline in behavior and/or language (with memory usually relatively preserved), and onset often occurs in people in their 50s and 60s but has been seen as early as 21 and as late as 80 years of age. While there are currently no treatments to slow or stop the progression of the disease, Frontotemporal degeneration research is expanding, producing greater understanding of the disorders.
For more information about the support group, contact Janet at (435) 319-0407 or email janet.labrum.mmu@gmail.com. The St. George Library is located at 88 W 100 S, in St. George.
Memory Matters Utah/Nevada is 501(c)(3), local, nonprofit organization. Its mission is to reduce isolation and improve wellness for individuals with dementia and their caregivers through activities, support, education, and consultation. Learn more at memorymattersutah.org.
Articles related to “Memory Matters offers frontal-temporal dementia support group”
Atrial fibrillation patients diagnosed with carotid artery disease face increased risk of dementia
