Key Indicators Of Primary Progressive Aphasia

April 15, 2019
By
Katherine MacAulay

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurological condition that causes an individual's language capabilities to become progressively more impaired. Most forms of aphasia are caused by brain injury or stroke, but primary progressive aphasia is related to neurodegenerative illness. It's seen with diseases like frontotemporal lobar degeneration and Alzheimer's disease. The condition occurs when brain tissue related to language and speech deteriorates. The presentation varies between patients, but there are some characteristic signs of the condition.