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FTD - Frontotemporal Specific Staging Tool (by Dr. Tam Cummings for FTD)
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Does anyone know if there is something like this for vascular dementia? Vascular dementia seems to always get lumped in with Alzheimer’s. With vascular dementia memory issues are less pronounced and reasoning is the big issue.
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@Chug Here is what I was able to find. I hope this helps. https://thekensingtonwhiteplains.com/what-are-the-7-stages-of-vascular-dementia/
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Wow, I have never seen something so comprehensive for FTD. I know a couple families dealing with the PPA part. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks that was helpful.
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@MN Chickadee - yeah, it's really good. I've seen all of that with Peggy. Reading and writing abilities disappeared early on.
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DH = Dear Husband
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FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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