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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 ...
Health experts at Kenneth K. Wogensen, MD, have rounded up the most overlooked early warning signs and 'subtle symptoms' of Alzheimer's disease.
But lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk.
Among the early detection instruments, the 5 Word Memory Test is one of the straightforward yet powerful ways to find cognitive impairment.
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A geriatrics expert explains how to prepare the home for a patient, what is important to focus on – and why sometimes it is ...
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) ...