{"id":339120,"date":"2019-06-19T12:48:21","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T12:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/our-location\/birmingham\/blog\/living-with-frontoemporal-dementia\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T11:19:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T11:19:57","slug":"living-with-frontoemporal-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/blog\/living-with-frontotemporal-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with Frontotemporal Dementia – Common Symptoms and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last month, we began the first of our six-blog series on the different types of dementia and how you and your family can continue to live a comfortable and independent life following a dementia diagnosis. With 30 years\u2019 industry experience and recognition as one of the UK\u2019s leading Dementia Home Care Specialists<\/a>, we\u2019re here to help you gain a better understanding of your or your loved ones\u2019 condition and guide you through your journey.<\/p>\n

Frontotemporal dementia<\/a> (FTD) \u2013 sometimes referred to as Pick\u2019s disease or frontal lobe dementia \u2013 is the second most commonly diagnosed type of dementia<\/a>, but it is less common in the over-65 age group with most people being diagnosed between the ages of 45 and 64. Out of the 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, there are at least 16,000 people living with FTD<\/a>. With this blog, we explore the common causes and symptoms of FTD and what treatments are available to support you.<\/p>\n

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What is frontotemporal dementia?<\/h2>\n

FTD happens when the front and sides \u2013 the frontal and temporal lobes \u2013 of the brain are damaged by disease and the cells in either or both of these parts of the brain die, leading to symptoms that affect your behaviour, problem-solving, planning, speech and control of emotions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cause for why the brain develops this condition is often unknown<\/a>, but there can be a genetic link<\/a>. If you have a family history of FTD, you can speak to your doctor about being referred for a genetic test<\/a> to see if you are at risk.<\/p>\n

What are the symptoms?<\/h2>\n

There are three different types of FTD: behavioural variant and two types of language variants. Unlike other forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a>, the memory generally tends to remain unaffected in the early stages. However, as it progresses, the symptoms for FTD are often similar to the later stages of Alzheimer\u2019s disease. They may become less interested in people and become more restless and agitated.<\/p>\n

Behavioural variant FTD is one of the most common types of this form of dementia. During the early stages, changes are often seen in the person\u2019s personality and behaviour, which can often allude to a psychological condition before dementia.<\/p>\n

The most common symptoms for someone living with behavioural variant FTD can include:<\/p>\n