Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
“Today marks the birthday of Arnold Pick, born in 1851, who discovered the brain changes we now know to be frontotemporal dementia. Pick found that some people who had problems with their memory and language also had changes to their brain structure, mainly in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This is different to changes seen in Alzheimer's disease that are more widespread. Pick also noticed clumps of proteins in the brain in the areas that damage was found. These clumps were named ‘Pick bodies’. This type of dementia makes up around 1 in 20 cases and can affect people in different ways. Some people may have difficulties with writing or speaking or they can experience changes in their behaviour or personality.” (Alzheimer’s Research UK)
Click this link to read/download a guide to FTD from Alzheimer's Research UK.
