What is FTD?

Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia which is a less common type of dementia than Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia. Here are some symptoms of frontotemporal dementia and when it's usually diagnosed. Leave any question about FTD in the comments and I'll record a detailed video on this dementia diagnosis.

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[lizkearsing]

Thank you for your explanation! My husband passed away last June from complications of FTD. It is heartbreaking for family and loved ones. The patient doesn’t really know the situation because they are oblivious . All we could do was provide the structure and support that was needed. It was a long journey of almost 20 years. Your videos provided much support for me throughout his final years. Thank you!❤️

[sophierobinson]

I took care a very sweet man that has this disease . It broke my heart he wasn’t even 60 years old . May, he rest in peace . ❤

[MAGA]

Hello and thank you for sharing. My husband suffered from Alzheimer's for 10 years. The last 2.5 years showed the most changes. The last 6 months almost no words; except he still recognized me, would kiss me good night and whisper very lightly "I love you". The most difficult part of his Alzheimer's was losing all expression. He had the most beautiful smile and I found that I missed that mostly. The last week I knew he was ready. He was 85 and his body shut down. RIP DPD❤️

[HeyMJ.]

Thanks for posting this FTD short. Good to Know Info! 🤗

[cherylkirby]

I'm so grateful for finding this channel. Thank you God for helping me to get this far. 🙏🙏 Rest in Peace Aunt Twyla I will always love and miss you! I'm so glad that you're not suffering anymore. Even though my heart is so heavy right now you're home now and pain free. God bless you and may you rest in peace. May God watch over your family and all of us and keep us safe and sound Amen😇🙏🙏

[Omaof]

My father has (Pick's disease) FTD.
It is so frustrating because even nursing staff in his long-term care facility still treat it like it's Alzheimer's. He presents very well some days, his memory is not that bad, but his reasoning, decision making abilities are bad. Also his anger and rages can leave us utterly speechless. I really hate FTD, it has stolen our dad from us.

[maryw]

Really kind of you it just shows your personal sensitivity to this issue and the struggles the individual has with this situation and the lives who help them cope
It’s very hard for all involved
So thank you…kind soul ❤

[Libratarot]

My sister was finally released from FTD in May 22.

[carollangenback]

My husband was diagnosed with ftd in May of 2022. Can a person have a combination of all the ftd variants?

[OrwilrmW]

Thank you for sharing this, my dad has FTD and it's hard to explain why he doesn't have Alzheimer's.
I think Lewy bodies dementia is misunderstood and is ver common aswell

[amywjn]

I wonder if more diagnosis for different types of dementia will start occurring due to the 💉& covid affecting people’s blood systems in the brain & causing longer-term inflammation in the brain. I know both my husband & I were losing the names of everyday objects it was super scary. We are 49 & 50. I am doing better but still struggle a little & my husband has improved but but less than me. I hope scientists are taking this very seriously & doing proper studies.

[danielahenn]

Truly feeling with everyone trying to digest a hard diagnosis. Just want to add, that Alzheimers can start earlier, as in my husbands case in his mid fifties, which is not only a psychological pain for patient and family, but a financal drama. We are in year eight and the costs of the assisted living are higher then my income. This leaves behind impoverishment of a whole family.
Get insured as long as you can, and if you are German, never get married!

[Cornerstonewtl]

For anyone who's in the know. My mum will be 99 yrs old tomorrow. She is losing her words at times, waking up and hitting me sometimes, and when I bathe her or change her bedding, she's punching me, scratching me, drawing blood and verbally abusing me sometimes. Most of the time, she's perfectly lucid. She used to be a kind, gentle, loving soul. I don't recognize her sometimes. Her behavior can be deplorable. Does this sound like dementia? She has been in the hospital twice since 2019 for very serious surgeries. These experiences have added to her decline, I feel. I heard vitamin b1 helps. Is this true? She was diagnosed with b12 deficient anemia and is being treated. She's completely incontinent since her surgery 4 Mos ago. That doesn't bother me, the violence does. I looked in to getting her assessed and the section of the hospital that asseses for dementia and alzheimers has locked doors. I don't feel comfortable with this. Any advice would be appreciated❤

[aspeyal]

I'm panicking that I've got it, my psychologist says I haven't but I'm only 15 and I can't get excited about anything even though I've got lots of exciting things, and I might have inappropriate affect.

[dharmadreams]

Will you make a video about corticobasal syndrome? My uncle has this type of dementia.

[wyzolma]

Please see the empirical evidence of Dr Mary Newport & hrr family's experience with dementia. I do not know of any evidence to verify her experience with treating her husband's dementia with the medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil but it definitely worked for them.

[sylviebigger]

As anyone tried giving good fats as a first treatment to help the brain? Coffee with coconut oil or mct oil butter and cream?, another thing ive worked with is avocado pudding with pea protein and its seems to be helpping. @Dr Natali