Bill > HR1020

This resolution designates September 21-28, 2025, as Lezlie Holliday Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week in Oklahoma, aiming to raise public awareness about frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a complex neurological condition that causes progressive nerve cell loss in the brain's frontal and temporal lobes. The resolution highlights several critical aspects of FTD, including its tendency to be misdiagnosed, its typical onset between ages 45-64, and its significant economic and personal impacts, with an estimated annual burden of $120,000 per family. The resolution emphasizes that FTD can dramatically alter a person's personality, communication abilities, and emotional expression, and currently has no cure or treatments to slow its progression. By recognizing this awareness week, the Oklahoma House of Representatives seeks to support improved brain health, encourage research for potential treatments, and increase understanding of the consequences of undiagnosed or misdiagnosed FTD, ultimately promoting better care and support for individuals and families affected by this challenging condition.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hr1020&Session=2600