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Mild Frontotemporal Dementia at 57

Stephanie5
Stephanie5 Member Posts: 1
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We just received news that my 57 year old mom has dementia. They are not able to narrow down which one (Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Atypical Alzheimer's or FTD-this is what they think). I wanted to reach out to see if anyone had any advice or anything that have done that has helped. I have read about their diets and things like that. Just looking for some help, hope, anything to grasp for her and my family. I have two young kids that she seems every week and are very close with. Appreciate and help and insights

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  • Marta
    Marta Member Posts: 694
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    Stephanie:  I recommend that you post on the caregivers board and be specific about what you are asking for help with.  Also check out Solutions in the tabs above.
  • Arrowhead
    Arrowhead Member Posts: 361
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    There are a number of good books about the subject. Start with The 36 Hour Day. You'll learn a lot.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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