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The early signs of frontotemporal dementia

A loved one undergoing massive shifts in personality or speech can be challenging to work with. You might be wondering if it’s already a symptom of an underlying disease. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) ... Read More

Knowing 5 early signs of dementia may make all the difference | Opinion

Dementia is a syndrome caused by various brain diseases and disorders. Some of these causes are treatable, and all can benefit from intervention. Read More

Scientists Reveal Six Middle Age Early Warning Signs of Dementia

Researchers from University College London tracked the health of more than 5,800 British adults ove the course of some 40 years. Read More

Dementia Comes in Many Forms. Alzheimer’s Is Just One.

Here’s what to know about the other main types and how they affect the brain. By Dana G. Smith Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia, but it’s far from the only one. In ... Read More

Six early NHS dementia signs that are easy to miss

The early signs of dementia can often be overlooked or mistaken for other conditions, a concerning fact given that it's estimated around one million Brits are currently living with the disease. This ... Read More

Dementia doctors reveal the 6 symptoms they would never ignore

It happens. You’re mid-sentence when you realise you totally forgot what you’re saying, or you’re driving to work—on a route you’ve traveled 100 times—but you take a wrong turn. The truth is that ... Read More

A friend repeats herself — is that a problem? How to recognize and talk about memory issues

Editor's Note: An excerpt of this interview ran in WBUR's weekly health newsletter, CommonHealth. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. There’s a wave of dementia coming, ... Read More

Beware these 6 symptoms in midlife that can predict dementia later in life: new study

Dementia diagnoses are projected to skyrocket in the coming years, with new cases expected to reach 1 million per year by 2060 if significant intervention isn’t taken. Read More

The early signs of frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia is a brain disease that affects the parts of your brain responsible for behavior, speech and memory. “Frontotemporal” stems from the names frontal and temporal lobes, which are ... Read More