What is Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)?
Primary progressive aphasia is a rare neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate, gradually impacting speaking, understanding, reading and writing.Learn about other types of rare dementias
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How it may present
People with PPA may:
- Struggle to find the right words
- Pause or hesitate during conversation
- Have difficulty understanding language
- Lose confidence in communication over time
There are different types, each affecting language in different ways.
Why it matters
For many, PPA changes how someone connects with others, long before other thinking changes become apparent. This can impact identity, relationships and participation in daily life.
FAQ
Primary progressive aphasia is a rare neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate, gradually impacting speaking, understanding, reading and writing.
People with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) may:
- Struggle to find the right words
- Pause or hesitate during conversation
- Have difficulty understanding language
- Lose confidence in communication over time
There are different types, each affecting language in different ways.
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