Understanding and Caring for Individuals with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) with Dawn Ducca
Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs · Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS
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Show Notes
Guest: Dawn Ducca - In this episode, Renee is joined by Dawn, who serves as a volunteer Ambassador for The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a group of brain disorders that primarily impact personality, behavior, and language skills. This combination presents unique challenges for caregivers. Discussion includes medical aspects of the disease, psychological symptoms, and the progression of the disease that wreaks havoc on daily life. Some of the complexities of caregiving include the physical and emotional toll, but combined with coping and self-care strategies, caregivers can learn ways to support their well-being. Join Renee and Dawn for an hour of caregiving techniques and learn the importance of a support network.
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