Bill > SJR0444

This resolution commemorates "FTD Awareness Week" from September 21-28, 2025, in Tennessee, drawing attention to Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD), a serious neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain's frontal and temporal lobes. The resolution highlights critical information about FTD, including that it impacts approximately 60,000 people in the United States, can affect individuals between ages 21 and 80 (with the highest percentage between 45 and 64), and often takes an average of 3.6 years to diagnose. The document emphasizes that FTD is a terminal, incurable condition that impairs speech, personality, behavior, and motor skills, and is often misdiagnosed due to its complex symptoms. The resolution, supported by the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), aims to raise awareness about the disease's significant impact, including its genetic components, varied manifestations (behavioral, language, and movement variants), and the substantial emotional and financial challenges it presents to affected individuals and their families. By officially recognizing FTD Awareness Week, the Tennessee legislature seeks to increase public understanding and support for those dealing with this challenging neurological disorder.

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