When Love Meets Dementia

Download or read book When Love Meets Dementia written by Ada Anbar and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) is now recognized as one of the most common forms of dementia in individuals under age 65, second only to Alzheimer's. Shedding light on a little known brain disease, this volume examines FTD from a few angles, beginning with the author's insightful memoir of her husband's struggle with FTD and its impact on their family. Detailed background information on the disease is provided along with discussion of related issues, and information on how to minimize the chances of becoming a victim.