This program is an introductory 12-week session for persons with PPA and their care partners offered twice yearly. A care partner is requested to attend the group with the person with PPA during the program. The overall program goals are to offer support to both the care partner AND person with PPA in order to:
learn about the characteristics and challenges of PPA
help to cope with limitations and language decline
provide an experience of increasing self-confidence
discover and practice different strategies that maximize communication between care partners and individuals with PPA
provide a safe environment to express and discuss concerns among peers