MnCAN's Staying Connected: An Education and Support Program for Persons with PPA has the potential to fill theexisting void and provide education for better outcomes, planning and support for families dealing with PPA.
PPA Converstion group - a group of persons with PPA who have completed the Staying Connected class meet weekly to have conversation and gain confidence while talking with other people. The group is facilitated by a speech langauge pathologist.
PPA Support group - virtual or in-person options for persons with PPA and care partners who have completed the Staying Connected class to have an opportunity to gain support and edcuation during their journey with PPA.

PPA is a language disorder that gradually impairs a person's ability to speak or comprehend language over time. This results in communication difficulties that may mimic broader dementia.
There is an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 people with Behavioral Variant FTD and PPA in the United States.
Combined with social withdrawal and loss of independence that individuals with PPA endure, it is critical that they find ways of staying connected and engaged in meaningful activity. (Mahendra & Arkin, 2004). The same is true for care partners and other family members and friends.
Individuals with PPA and their families/friends can benefit from acquiring new communication strategies from speech language pathologists. Families can also learn new communication strategies and resources through group programs.

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