Frontotemporal dementia: specific problems for caregivers

Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie
J DiehlA Kurz

Abstract

Frontotemporal dementia is a relatively rare neurodegenerative disease. In the majority of cases the onset is at a presenile age, and changes of behavior as well as alterations of personality and social conduct are predominant symptoms whereas cognitive deficits are mild. Therefore interventions for caregivers including self-help groups and educational programs which are usually tailored to Alzheimer's disease often do not meet the needs of caregivers of patients with FTD. The present paper reviews the clinical features of FTD, outlines the specific problems and burdens that caregivers are faced with, and describes novel interventions for this group of family caregivers.

Citations

Jun 22, 2012·International Psychogeriatrics·Sabine NunnemannJanine Diehl-Schmid
Apr 16, 2019·International Psychogeriatrics·Tina KarnatzJochen René Thyrian
Dec 20, 2007·Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders·Jennifer Merrilees
Oct 12, 2013·Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders·Glenna A DowlingJudith Tedlie Moskowitz

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