The resolution introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature aims to designate the last full week of September as Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week. Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a progressive neurological condition that primarily affects individuals between the ages of 45 and 64, leading to significant changes in behavior, personality, and language abilities. The resolution highlights the challenges associated with diagnosing FTD, which is often misidentified as other conditions, and emphasizes the economic burden it places on families, estimated at $120,000 annually.

By proclaiming this awareness week, the resolution seeks to raise public understanding of FTD, promote support for affected individuals and their families, and encourage research for effective treatments and a potential cure. The last week of September is already recognized globally as World Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week, and this resolution aligns Wisconsin with that initiative to foster greater awareness and advocacy for those impacted by this condition.