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What is a typical age of onset of the symptoms of frontotemporal dementia?
Frontotemporal dementia affects the front and sides of the brain (the frontal and temporal lobes). Dementia mostly affects people over 65, but frontotemporal dementia tends to start at a younger age. Most cases are diagnosed in people aged 45-65, although it can also affect younger or older people.
What is the main cause of frontotemporal dementia?
In most cases, the cause of a FTD is unknown. Individuals with a family history of FTD are more likely to develop such a disorder. About 10 to 30% of bvFTD is due to specific genetic causes. FTD that runs in a family is often related to mutations (permanent changes) in certain genes.
What does the beginning of dementia look like?
Early symptoms of dementia memory problems, particularly remembering recent events. increasing confusion. reduced concentration. personality or behaviour changes.
What mimics frontal lobe dementia?
The most common cause of neurodegenerative dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. This can mimic frontotemporal dementia, especially when it is associated with early semantic difficulties or personality changes (e.g., apathy), but usually differs by the prominent and early memory difficulties.
Does stress cause frontotemporal dementia?
Conclusion. Our study results suggested that prior anxiety is associated with a diagnosis of FTD and prior depression is associated with AD, after adjustment for other risk factors. Anxiety and depression as risk factors may play different roles in FTD and AD.
What is the primary feature of Pick’s disease that distinguishes it from other types of frontotemporal dementia?
Frontal lobe dementia is not usually associated with memory loss in its early stages. Pick’s disease is known especially for the aphasia it causes. This can distinguish it from other types of frontotemporal dementia, in which behavior problems and personality changes are often a primary first symptom.
What are the first subtle signs of dementia?
Depending on the cause, if dementia is diagnosed early, there may be treatment options to slow the progression of cognitive decline.
- Subtle short-term memory changes.
- Difficulty finding the right words.
- Changes in mood.
- Apathy.
- Difficulty completing tasks.
- Confusion.
- Difficulty following storylines.
Can an MRI detect frontotemporal dementia?
Atrophy or shrinkage of specific regions of the brain that might be suggestive of FTD can be identified by MRI.
Does a blood test show dementia?
A new blood testing technique could help researchers detect Alzheimer’s disease prior to onset or in those showing early signs of dementia. The approach could be less invasive and costly than current brain imaging and spinal fluid tests, enabling earlier treatments and testing of novel approaches.