What is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of conditions that affect the frontal and temporal parts of the brain, areas responsible for behaviour, personality and language.Learn about other types of rare dementias
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How it may present
People with FTD may experience:
- Changes in personality or behaviour
- Reduced empathy or social awareness
- Repetitive or impulsive actions
- Difficulties with language or communication
Memory may remain relatively intact in the early stages.
Why it matters
Since early symptoms can look like mental health or personality changes, FTD is often misunderstood or diagnosed late. This can affect relationships, employment and self-identity.
FAQ
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of conditions that affect the frontal and temporal parts of the brain, areas responsible for behaviour, personality and language.
Since early symptoms can look like mental health or personality changes, FTD is often misunderstood or diagnosed late. This can affect relationships, employment and self-identity.
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