There are different types of dementia, and the frontotemporal form affects regions in the front and sides of the brain. Because it causes problems with behavior and language, aphasia can be a symptom.
Bruce Willis attends the premiere of"Motherless Brooklyn" in New York City in 2019. Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Bruce Willis’ family has announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
It’s caused by damage to neurons, the brain’s information carriers, but the underlying reasons for a particular case are often unclear. People with a family history of the condition are more likely to develop it. It’s rare and tends to happen at a younger age than other forms of dementia, between ages 45 and 65.What are other symptoms of FTD?
The statement from the actor's family said communication problems “are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces.”There are no treatments to slow or stop the disease, but some interventions can help manage symptoms.
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