LEARN ABOUT:
• F
• rontotemporal dementia
• P
• rimary progressive aphasia
• Movement disorders
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National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, leads the Federal Government effort conducting and supporting research on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. NIA’s Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center offers information and publications on dementia and caregiving for families, caregivers, and professionals. For more information, visit www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers or call 1-800-438-4380.
CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The Basics of Frontotemporal Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Types of Frontotemporal Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Common Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Treatment and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Caring for a Person with a Frontotemporal Disorder . . . . . . . . . .23
Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
