- FTD is a rare disease that affects parts of the brain controlling behavior and language.
- These parts of the brain shrink as the disease gets worse.
- FTD usually occurs in their 40s, 50s, and early 60s.
- It can affect a person's personality causing a loss of inhibition or inappropriate behavior.
- It is sometimes mistaken for depression or bipolar disorder and can take years to diagnose.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
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