Dedicated to Dr. Michelle Bourgeois
Dr. Bourgeois was a fierce advocate for people with different types of dementia, including PPA. She served on the NAA PPA Task Force and facilitated our PPA Chats. We honor her legacy by fulfilling one of her wishes: to provide families living with PPA the resources they need. Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is not caused by a stroke. It is caused by a degenerative disease. The NAA offers resources to people and families living with PPA. These pages will be regularly updated.
Resource Links
Websites
The National Aphasia Association is proud to collaborate with programs across the nation who are addressing the needs of individuals with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech (PPAOS). Below, please find links to websites that provide information on PPA, PPAOS and Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD).
Tools
Over the past decade, there has been an increased focus on communication supports and accessibility. To that end, the NAA will be securing tools that you and your care partner can utilize in everyday/situational communication. COMING SOON.
Handouts
The National Aphasia Association understands that families impacted by aphasia and professionals that serve this deserving population often benefit from handouts that they can copy, share and collect. This section of the resource page will house these wonderful handouts provided by our collaborators around the country. COMING SOON.