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. This resolution highlights the significance of FTD as a terminal neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to severe impairments in speech, personality, behavior, and motor skills. It emphasizes the need for increased awareness and understanding of FTD, which is often misdiagnosed and has a substantial impact on individuals, particularly those under sixty years of age.

The resolution also notes the challenges faced by those living with FTD, including the lengthy diagnosis process and the high costs associated with care, which are approximately double those of Alzheimer's disease. It calls for greater public health initiatives to support individuals with FTD and their caregivers, as well as to promote research aimed at finding a cure. The Louisiana Legislature encourages all residents to participate in efforts to raise awareness and improve treatment options for this serious condition.