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Act on Alzheimer’s (MN) – Community Learning Session on Primary Progressive Aphasia

May 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Primary Progressive Aphasia – A Discussion

Thursday, May 18, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom

Please register in advance for this FREE event.

Greg Lenn is a husband, father and schoolteacher from southern Minnesota who has been diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia. With the assistance of dementia educator, Marie Hlava of Pine Island, Greg will talk about what Primary Progressive Aphasia is in the broad term. He will also talk about his early symptoms and then the testing process leading to his diagnosis of PPA. Greg will share some strategies he has found to help him navigate his day-to-day tasks. Greg will also talk about the standard/expected progression of the disease.

Reposted courtesy Act On Alzheimer’s