Living with Logopenic progressive aphasia
A type of dementia that mainly affects language, with slow speech and trouble finding words.
Understanding Logopenic progressive aphasia
It is a type of primary progressive aphasia. Speech is slow and hesitant because of trouble finding the right words, names, or numbers. Repeating phrases and sentences is hard. Speech is usually clear and grammatical, and single words are well understood. Over time, long or complex spoken information becomes harder to follow. It usually begins in adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list a separate symptom list. Its summary describes these features:
- Slow, hesitant speech
- Trouble finding words, names, or numbers
- Trouble repeating phrases and sentences
- Trouble following long or complex spoken information
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include brain and nervous system specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration and National Aphasia Association may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Brain and nervous system specialists (neurologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, National Aphasia Association
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says the language problems are due to shrinking (atrophy) in the left back temporal cortex and lower parietal lobe of the brain. It doesn't describe a genetic cause.
Also known as: logopenic primary progressive aphasia; logopenic variant ppa; lpa
Patient organizations
- The Association for Frontotemporal DegenerationLogopenic progressive aphasia · United States
- National Aphasia AssociationLogopenic progressive aphasia · United States
- Aphasia Center of MaineLogopenic progressive aphasia · United States
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