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This resolution declares the week of September 21 to September 28, 2025, as Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week in California, aiming to raise public understanding about this serious neurodegenerative disease. FTD is a terminal condition affecting the frontal and temporal brain lobes, typically impacting people between 40-60 years old, with symptoms including changes in speech, personality, behavior, and motor skills. The resolution highlights that FTD is often misdiagnosed, takes an average of 3.6 years to diagnose accurately, and has a life expectancy of 7-13 years after initial symptoms. It notes that approximately 60,000 people in the United States are affected, and the disease represents 5-15% of all dementia cases, being the most common form of dementia for individuals under 60. The resolution also emphasizes the significant impact of FTD on patients and their families, pointing out that it can cause substantial changes in emotional expression, social behavior, and communication abilities, and is often associated with higher care costs compared to other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

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