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Designates the last full week of September as Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is caused by progressive nerve cell loss in the brain's frontal and temporal lobes, affecting behavior, personality, and language abilities

FTD is frequently misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's, depression, Parkinson's, or psychiatric conditions, with accurate diagnosis taking an average of 3.6 years

Most FTD cases occur between ages 45-64, with an estimated economic burden of $120,000 per year per affected family

No cure or treatments currently exist to slow or stop FTD progression