What is Frontotemporal Dementia? A Guide to Understanding FTD

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a group of brain disorders that primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for behavior, personality, language, and emotion. Unlike Alzheimer’s, which typically affects older adults, FTD commonly appears between ages 40 and 65 and accounts for around 10-20% of all dementia cases in people under 65. Understanding the symptoms, […]

Understand Alzheimer’s and dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects cognitive function, memory, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for approximately 60-80% of cases. Named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who first described the condition in 1906, Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the gradual degeneration and loss of neurons in the brain, leading to a decline […]