House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Tarver designates the week of September 21-28, 2025, as Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week in Louisiana, aligning with World FTD Awareness Week. The resolution highlights the significance of FTD as a terminal neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects individuals under sixty, often leading to severe impairments in speech, behavior, and motor skills. It emphasizes the need for increased awareness and understanding of FTD, which is frequently misdiagnosed and has a substantial impact on both patients and their caregivers.

The resolution also references the Louisiana Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias State Plan, which aims to address various forms of dementia, including FTD. It calls for greater public health initiatives to support those affected by FTD and encourages Louisianians to participate in efforts to raise awareness and improve treatment options for this serious condition. The resolution underscores the importance of recognizing FTD as a major public health concern and the necessity for coordinated action at local, state, and national levels.