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Dad diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia FTD at 50yrs old.

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Dear friends and family, I am writing to you today with a heavy heart. Update, our Dad, Russ Foster, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) at just 50 years old.
This is a very rare type of dementia that only 55,000 cases exist in America today. It only strikes people between 45 and 65 yrs old and carries a terminal diagnosis.

This devastating news has come as a shock to our entire family, and we are still trying to process what it means for our future. Russ is a loving husband of 28 years, father, and uncle 9 adoring nephews and nieces, has always been an incredibly kind and selfless man. He has worked tirelessly to provide for our family, and now, as we face this difficult journey, we are turning to you for assistance.

Dementia (FTD) is a progressive disease that attacks the brain and causes a decline in cognitive function which includes a variety of neurodegenerative conditions. FTD currently has no cure, according to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. Unfortunately, challenges with behavioral mental problems, communication /speech and uncontrollable body muscle spams are just a few of the symptom of the disease which has rendered him the ability to do multiple task like driving a car ever again. Unfortunately he was let go from work due to inability to do his job of 15 years 13 months ago. We are also facing the prospect of having to make some difficult decisions about his future, such as whether or not to place him in a memory care facility or sitter at home to assist when the time comes.

Thank you from the depths of our hearts for taking the time to read this message and for considering our family during this difficult time. Your support will enable us to provide the best care and assistance for Dad as he confronts this challenging disease.
If you are unable to offer financial assistance, we kindly ask that you share our story. Your empathy and understanding mean the world to us.

With heartfelt thanks,
Emily, Hailey, and Christie Foster


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Christie Foster
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League City, TX

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