Frontotemporal dementia is a type of dementia causes by damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This rare type of dementia occurs at a younger age than other types of dementia, often in people 45 to 64 years old.
Symptoms get worse over time and include:
- Unusual behaviors, such as impulsiveness, doing inappropriate things, or becoming disinterested in things or people they used to care about
- Problems communicating, including difficulty understanding words or speaking
- Problems with balance or walking
- Problems with planning
- Repeating the same word or activity over and over
- Muscle rigidity
Difficulty doing tasks with the hands or arm
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Geriatrics
At BMC, the Geriatrics Program is devoted to the unique healthcare needs of those 70 and older whether they are mobile, homebound, or in a nursing home. We work in a coordinated, …
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Memory Disorders Clinic
Difficulty remembering new information, finding words or solving everyday problems can be upsetting for elderly and aging patients: from those faced with the first signs of memory…
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Memory Disorders
Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders of thinking and memory are different for each individual. Our multidisciplinary program specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and indiv…