Frontal Temporal Dementia

Research Notes on Frontal Temporal Dementia

Fast Facts About Frontal Temporal Dementia

Symptoms can be classified basically into two groups: Behavioural symptoms (personality change) and executive function. Behavioural symptoms include apathy; socially withdrawn people who stay in bed all day or no longer take care of themselves. Executive function is the cognitive skill of organizing and planning- patients are unable to perform tasks which require complex planning or sequencing.

There is no treatnment for FTD. Supportive care is critical; as management of behavioural symptoms may be necessary.

Since FTD often strikes in the mid years ( 40'2 to 50's) it can be devastating to a family- as this is often the time in life where the person is the top wage earner in the home.

5 Great Resources on Frontal Temporal Dementia

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Dementia overview
• MayoClinic: Introduction to Frontotemporal Dementia
• Cleveland Clinic: Diagnosing and Treating Dementia | The Art of Managing Dementia in The Elderly
• National Institute on Aging: Connections
• MedlinePlus: Dementia Overview

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What is Frontal Temporal Dementia?

• National Institute of Neurological Disoders and Stroke: Frontotemporal Dementia Information Page
• UCSF Memory and Aging Center: Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
• Alzheimer's Association: What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
• Family Caregiver Alliance: Is this Dementia?

What Are The Symptoms of Frontal Temporal Dementia?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Symptoms of Dementia
• UpToDate: Dementia Symptoms
• MayoClinic: Signs and Symptoms
• NeuroPsychiatry Review: How to Recognize Frontotemporal Dementia
• FamilyDoctor: Common Signs of Dementia

What Are The Causes and Complications of Frontal Temporal Dementia?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Causes of Dementia
• MayoClinic: Causes | Risk Factors
• Medical News Today: Researchers Find Cause Of Frontotemporal Dementia
• FamilyDoctor: What Causes Dementia?

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Frontal Temporal Dementia?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Treatment for Dementia
• MayoClinic: Treatment
• National Institute of Neurological Disoders and Stroke: Treatment for Frontotemporal Dementia
• NeurologyChannel: Dementia Treatment
• USA Today: Treatment of Dementia

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Frontal Temporal Dementia?

• MayoClinic: Coping Skills
• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Music Therapy |Lavendar
• HealthWorld Online: Nutritional Cures For Dementia

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Frontal Temporal Dementia?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Expectations and Prognosis
• MayoClinic: Screening and Diagnosis | Dementia: It's Not Always Alzheimer's
• OmniMedicalSearch: 7 Stages of Dementia
• Better Health: Dementia Through All its Stages

How Do You Prevent Frontal Temporal Dementia?

• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Prevention of Dementia
• National Center on Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Effect of Ginkgo Extract on Dementia
• eMedicineNet: Dementia Prevention: Brain Exercise
• Alzheimer's Association: International Conference on Prevention of Dementia
• WebMD: Dementia Prevention

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Frontal Temporal Dementia

• Revolution Health: Front Lobe Dementia Postings
• Senility Acres: A Daughter's Journaling
• Dementia Blues: Author with two parents with dementia
• Choosing Elder Care: Understanding Age and Dementia
• Thinking Christian: “Dementia diagnosis Brings Relief, Not Depression”–Why?
• Better Caring Blog: Dementia: Don’t Call us Sufferers
• OurAlzheimer's: "Redesigning" A Space for Those With Dementia
• Not Dead Yet!: Death and Dementia
• Healthboards: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Message Board
• eHealthForum: Alzheimer's Disease Forum
• Family Caregiver Alliance: A Couple Copes with Early-Stage Dementia

Foundations and Support Groups on Frontal Temporal Dementia

• The Association for Frontotemporal Dementias: Homepage
• FTD Support Forum: Caring and Sharing
• ACSF Memory and Aging Center: Homepage
• FTD Caregiver Support Center: Homepage
• FTD 2008: 6th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementia
• Alzheimer's Association: Homepage
• FTD Carers: Frontotemporal Dementia Support Group - UK
• Meetup: Caregiver Meetups
• WebMD: Alzheimer's Support Group

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Frontal Temporal Dementia

• The British Journal of Psychiatry: Aggressive, socially disruptive and antisocial behaviour
• PubMed Central: Search Results
• JAMA: Search Results
• GoogleScholar: Search Results
• Neorology: Journal Articles on Dementia

Clinical Trials on Frontal Temporal Dementia

• ClinicalTrials: Trials
• CenterWatch: Demetia Trials

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