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it is difficult not to misdiagnose FTD as Alzheimer's disease. However, one study found that a word fluency test may be the best method of differentiating FTD from Alzheimer's disease

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What is the description for frontotemporal dementia?

Frontotemporal dementia is a form of dementia that involves the degeneration of the frontal lobe of the brain. It is similar to to Alzheimer's disease and is also known as Pick's disease. The is a disease with no known cure.


How rare is frontotemporal dementia?

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is relatively rare compared to other forms of dementia, accounting for about 5-10% of all dementia cases. It typically affects individuals between the ages of 40 and 65, making it one of the earliest-onset dementias. The exact prevalence is difficult to determine, but estimates suggest that it affects approximately 15-22 people per 100,000 in the general population. Its rarity, combined with its varied symptoms, often leads to delays in diagnosis.


Can anybody get frontotemporal dementia at 25... And if yes then how many such cases have been recorded so far or what is the prevalence of this dementia below age 30?

Yes, someone can get frontotemporal dementia at the age of 25. It is however important to note that such cases are very rare at the age below 30.


What are the symptoms of Frontotemporal Dementia?

Symptoms of frontotemporal dementia can include changes in personality, behavior, and language abilities. These changes may manifest as increased apathy, loss of inhibition, social withdrawal, repetitive behaviors, and difficulty with speech or understanding language. Memory loss may not be as prominent in the early stages compared to other types of dementia.


Is dementia and alzheimers the same?

Not exactly. Alzheimer's is one form of Dementia, but there are others.


Who would win in a football match feturing Alzheimers Vs Dementia?

Alzheimers is a type of dementia so you can not really compare the two.However alzheimers is a very agressive disease so therefore i would consider it to be the worst of the two.


What clinical tests are used in diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia?

functional imaging with single photon emission CT or positron emission tomography may be better at identifying FTD in its early stages, showing decreased blood flow to the frontal and temporal lobes.


What causes frontolobe dementia?

Frontotemporal dementia, once known as Pick's disease, usually begins between the age of 45 and 65. There is no disease that leads to this condition but is caused by a mutations of genes.


By what other terms is Pick disease known?

The disease is also referred to as frontotemporal lobar degeneration, progressive aphasia and semantic dementia.


What disorders are characterized by dementia?

Dementia is primarily characterized by a decline in cognitive function and memory, and it encompasses various disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Each of these disorders has distinct underlying causes and symptoms, but they all lead to significant impairments in daily functioning and quality of life. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form, while vascular dementia is often associated with stroke or cardiovascular issues. Early diagnosis and intervention can help manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for those affected.


Does post polio syndrome cause low hemoglobin and dementia?

There is no evidence that Post Polis Syndrome can cause dementia, but PPS sufferers' can develop dementia which is non-related to PPS, such as Alzheimers' Disease.


Does Pernell Roberts have Dementia or Alzheimers?

No, he does not have either one. He is perfectly sane and of excellent mind and memory.