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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.
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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.
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.
Which is the best description of AIDS dementia?
AIDS dementia is a disease that destorys the white matter of the brain
How may Alzheimer's disease be distinguished from frontotemporal dementia in diagnosis?
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
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.
Is there a cure for Frontotemporal Dementia?
Frontotemporal dementia is a condition thata continually worsens. A person with this disorder will display changes in behavior showing a lack of restraint. They will also have difficulty expressing themselves using language. They can speak properly but have difficulty finding the correct words to express their thoughts. Eventually, there will be physical changes that will make them shaky and unable to care for themselves.
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What are the symptoms of frontal lobe dementia?
Symptoms of frontal lobe dementia can include changes in personality, behavior, and language difficulties. Other symptoms may include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving and planning, and impaired judgment. Individuals may also experience changes in emotional regulation and may exhibit socially inappropriate behaviors.
How does models of dementia care view the person with dementia?
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Is dementia a noun?
Dementia is a noun
