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   What is the Association for frontotemporal dementia (AFTD)?

   • The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) is a nonprofit organization that provides information, education and support to those affected by frontotemporal dementia and their caregivers. Call 866.507.7222 or email info@theaftd.org to contact AFTD.

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   What is frontotemporal dementia?

   • Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an umbrella term for a group of brain diseases that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas of the brain are associated with personality, behavior and language. In frontotemporal dementia, parts of these lobes shrink, known as atrophy.

   Frontotemporal dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   How common is frontotemporal dementia?

   • FTD is the cause of dementia about 10% to 20% of the time. Symptoms of frontotemporal dementia differ from one person to the next. Symptoms get worse over time, usually over years. People with frontotemporal dementia tend to have clusters of symptom types that occur together.

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2. www.theaftd.orgAFTD - The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

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   If you or a loved one are facing FTD, we are with you every step of the way—with reliable information, valuable resources, and support from others who understand.

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     Primary Progressive Aphasia or PPA

3. www.alz.org › frontotemporal-dementiaFrontotemporal Dementia - Alzheimer's Association West ...

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   The nerve cell damage caused by frontotemporal dementia leads to loss of function in these brain regions, which variably cause deterioration in behavior, personality and/or difficulty with producing or comprehending language. There are a number of different diseases that cause frontotemporal degeneration. The two most prominent are 1) a group of br...

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   Behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), sometimes also called behavior variant FTD, is characterized by prominent changes in personality and behavior that often occur in people in their 50s and 60s, but can develop as early as their 20s or as late as their 80s. In behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia, the nerve cell loss is most p...

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   The diagnosis of behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia and PPA are based on expert evaluation by a doctor who is familiar with these disorders. The type of problems experienced by the patient and the results of neurological exams are the core of the diagnosis. Brain scans such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and glucose positron emission s...

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   Frontotemporal degeneration is inherited in about a third of all cases. Genetic counseling and testing are available now for individuals with family histories of frontotemporal degeneration. There are no known risk factors for any frontotemporal degeneration except for a family history or a similar disorder.

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   There are no specific treatments for any of the frontotemporal subtypes. There are medications that can reduce agitation, irritability and/or depression. These treatments should be used to help improve quality of life. Frontotemporal dementia inevitably gets worse over time and the speed of decline differs from person to person. For many years, ind...

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4. www.theaftd.org › what-is-ftdFrontotemporal Degeneration, Dementia - What is FTD?

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   Short for frontotemporal degeneration, FTD is the most common form of dementia for people under age 60 (young onset). FTD is frequently misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s, depression, Parkinson’s disease, or a psychiatric condition.

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsFrontotemporal dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 28, 2023 · Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an umbrella term for a group of brain diseases that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas of the brain are associated with personality, behavior and language. In frontotemporal dementia, parts of these lobes shrink, known as atrophy.

6. www.ninds.nih.gov › health-information › disordersFrontotemporal Dementia and Other Frontotemporal Disorders

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   May 16, 2024 · The symptoms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and other frontotemporal disorders gradually rob people of basic abilities — thinking, talking, walking, and socializing — that most of us take for granted. FTD and other frontotemporal disorders are a common cause of early-onset dementia.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsFrontotemporal dementia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 28, 2023 · There's no single test for frontotemporal dementia. Healthcare professionals consider your symptoms and exclude other possible causes of your symptoms. FTD can be hard to diagnose early because symptoms of frontotemporal dementia often overlap with those of other conditions.