This section provides an overview of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), including its causes, progression, and treatment. FTD is a form of dementia that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to progressive damage and changes in behavior, personality, language, and movement. Memory is often relatively preserved in the early stages. FTD is more commonly diagnosed in individuals under 65. The symptoms of FTD vary depending on which areas of the brain are affected first. Behavioral-variant FTD, where the frontal lobes are primarily affected, results in changes in personality and behavior. Primary progressive aphasia, where the temporal lobes are affected first, leads to a loss of language skills. Semantic dementia, another type of FTD, involves the gradual loss of the ability to understand and use words, while progressive non-fluent aphasia affects speech fluency. Motor disorders, such as motor neurone disease, can also occur in some individuals with FTD. The exact cause of FTD is unknown, except for familial cases caused by gene mutations. FTD can affect anyone, but symptoms typically appear between the ages of 40 and 65. Family history is a significant factor, with about a third of cases having a genetic component. Diagnosis involves a detailed medical history and assessment by specialists. While there is no cure, various therapies can help manage symptoms, including counseling, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Support for family members and caregivers is crucial, and resources like Dementia Australia offer additional support and information.This section provides an overview of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), including its causes, progression, and treatment. FTD is a form of dementia that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to progressive damage and changes in behavior, personality, language, and movement. Memory is often relatively preserved in the early stages. FTD is more commonly diagnosed in individuals under 65. The symptoms of FTD vary depending on which areas of the brain are affected first. Behavioral-variant FTD, where the frontal lobes are primarily affected, results in changes in personality and behavior. Primary progressive aphasia, where the temporal lobes are affected first, leads to a loss of language skills. Semantic dementia, another type of FTD, involves the gradual loss of the ability to understand and use words, while progressive non-fluent aphasia affects speech fluency. Motor disorders, such as motor neurone disease, can also occur in some individuals with FTD. The exact cause of FTD is unknown, except for familial cases caused by gene mutations. FTD can affect anyone, but symptoms typically appear between the ages of 40 and 65. Family history is a significant factor, with about a third of cases having a genetic component. Diagnosis involves a detailed medical history and assessment by specialists. While there is no cure, various therapies can help manage symptoms, including counseling, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Support for family members and caregivers is crucial, and resources like Dementia Australia offer additional support and information.