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Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD): Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood

This 45-minute educational presentation, developed in partnership with the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), provides an overview of frontotemporal degeneration (FTD)—a leading cause of dementia in adults under 60 that is frequently misdiagnosed. Participants will learn how FTD differs from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including its major subtypes: behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD), primary progressive aphasia (PPA), and associated movement disorders such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal syndrome (CBS). The course covers common symptoms, genetic factors and the role of genetic counseling, the diagnostic process, and current treatment and symptom-management approaches. The presentation also highlights the significant emotional and financial impact of FTD on families and introduces AFTD resources—including the HelpLine, support groups, Comstock Grants, and FTD Disorders Registry. Learners will leave better prepared to recognize FTD, support individuals and families affected by the disease, and connect them with appropriate resources.

This course is presented by Jessica Epple, RN | Owner, Visiting Angels West Metro.

If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Visiting Angels Senior Home Care St Louis Park, MN

Instructor

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At Visiting Angels St Louis Park, we take pride in serving seniors throughout the Minneapolis area including Edina, Golden Valley, Richfield, Brooklyn Park, and surrounding communities. While Visiting Angels is a nationally recognized name in the senior home care industry, our local office is independently and family owned and operated, which allows us to focus on the unique needs of seniors right here in Hennepin County.

Since we opened our doors over 20 years ago, our team's mission has remained the same: help seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home while giving their family members confidence and peace of mind. Whether your loved one has lived in the area for decades or has recently moved closer to family, our team is here to support them (and you) with compassionate, reliable in-home senior care.

Visiting Angels Senior Home Care St Louis Park, MN - Jessica Epple

Instructor

Jessica supervises and audits all care assessments and communications with recipients, families, and health providers for all Comprehensive Care Services - plus many Personal Care Service clients with developing needs and significant service hours. She continuously works on care plans with your input and assures the caregivers are aware of requirements, expectations, and are competent to perform the necessary skills. Jessica and her team of nurses also conduct re-assessments at least every 90 days to confirm and update your care plan reflecting needs and changes. We are fortunate to have Jessica supervise caregivers in-person and also with the functionality of our AxisCare Operating System® - HIPAA compliant software for managing clients, care plans, and home care laws.

Jessica is integral to all of our training, and especially with our partners at the Teepa Snow-Positive Approach to Care® organization on dementia and also the Struthers Parkinson’s Care Network - for program training on Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders.

Call Jessica with any questions or concerns which may affect physical or cognitive care - she’s a classic compassionate nurse that is diligent in her work of care delivery and oversight.