Living with LPA: A short film

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a term that refers to a group of dementias that affect a person’s speech and language.

Logopenic aphasia (LPA) also known as the logopenic variant of PPA (lvPPA) is a form of PPA, which can cause difficulties with word-finding. Somebody with LPA might have difficulties with searching for the right word to say, although their ability to physically produce speech is not affected. People with LPA can also get parts of words muddled up, for instance saying “aminal” instead of “animal”.

Charman, who lives with LPA, and her husband Philip discuss their journey and share advice for others who may be affected by a LPA diagnosis. They are joined by Dr Chris Hardy from the UCL Dementia Research Centre who shares clinical insights including causes, symptoms and available support.

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Thank you for so generously sharing this. It’s very helpful to help understand the condition.

[someone-ubhg]

thanks so much for sharing! this was extremely helpful for me as a medical student doing my neurology rotation !

[malithiwijayathilaka]

Thank you so much for sharing your lived experience. I am studying to be a speech therapist and it is very helpful to understand.