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- Very rare
- Occurs between age 40-70
- 25% of cases brain contains Pick bodies
- No cure
- Therapies: Antipsychotics, traquilizers, speech therapy
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Frontotemporal Dementia is a type of dementia caused by frontotemporal lobar degeneration. The onset of frontotemporal dementia is typically younger then Alzheimer's disease. While there is not cure for frontotemporal dementia, therapies are available to ease symptoms.
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Frontotemporal Dementia Questions
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Isabel Jeffrey is 13 years old with demetia. What type of herbs fight dementia? 2 Answers---quote-- Ginkgo biloba has been studied for its effect on dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. As it is an antioxidant, circulatory stimulant (particularly to t... read more -
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