Frontotemporal Dementia

  • Documenting Life with Dementia

    Actress Connie Shulman discusses the life-altering impact of learning that her friend had frontotemporal dementia, and the importance of bringing awareness and support to families dealing with a dementia diagnosis.

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  • Behavior Change as a Sign of Frontotemporal Dementia

    When you think about the telltale signs of dementia, memory loss is often top of mind. But marked behavior change in a senior may be a dangerous sign of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) that has nothing to do with memory.

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  • Different Forms of Dementia Commonly Have Different Signs

    There's a common misconception that the primary indicator of dementia is memory loss. The reality is that different forms of dementia have different signs. Learn which signs commonly correspond with each type of dementia.

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  • An Overview of the Types of Dementia

    Dementia is a group of disorders differing in progression and parts of the brain affected. Learn differences between: Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

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  • Aphasia: Speech Problems Caused by Brain Injury

    Some seniors may lose the ability to communicate following a stroke or due to the progression of a neurological disease. Fortunately, a variety of tools and techniques are available to facilitate communication with a loved one who has a speech disorder.

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  • What to Do If You Suspect Someone Has Dementia

    Learn what red flags to look for and advice on what to do if you think your parent has dementia.

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  • The Clutter of My Life

    Being a caregiver, challenges you to take a closer look at what you really need in your life

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  • Having a Plan is My Key to Success as a Caregiver

    Having a "keep him busy" plan is the key to my success with Bob and his Alzheimer's.

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  • The Things I've Learned From a Husband With Dementia

    Living with Alzheimer's and Frontal Lobe (Frontotemporal) Dementia can teach you things that will change your life--and they are not all bad.

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  • Caregiving Takes a Village

    Remember the saying "It takes a village to raise a child"? That is how I feel about living with a victim of Alzheimer's and dementia.

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  • Where the Truth Lies

    Dealing with "Al" can be so overwhelming; sometimes I just want someone (or something) to blame for Bob's disease.

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  • Living with Frontotemporal Dementia; Life with Two Different Husbands

    I have been a caregiver for my husband with Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Dementia for six years. I feel as if I am living with two men.

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  • The Simple Things in Life with Alzheimer's

    Discovering hobbies from your loved one's past can also lead to a more enjoyable life for you, their caregiver.

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  • The Type of Alzheimer's You (and Your Doctor) May Not Know About

    New research claims hundreds of thousands of Americans could be affected by a specific type of Alzheimer's that most doctors and patients don't know about.

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