Frontotemporal dementia is caused by shrinking parts of the brain that affect cognitive functions including memory, awareness, perception and behavior. It was once known as Pick's disease.
The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke says possible warning signs of FTD include:
- Behaving inappropriately in social situations.
- Dementia (including loss of memory).
- Compulsive behavior.
- Feeling bored, along with lower energy and motivation.
- A lack of empathy and an understanding of appropriate behaviors.
- Changes in appetite and emotions.
- Ignoring personal hygiene.
- Difficulty communicating with others.
People with dementia may no longer be able to drive safely. Recognizing this may be a very difficult conclusion, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says.
- The agency says these symptoms indicate that a person with dementia is no longer safe behind the wheel:
- Difficulty remembering things that happened recently.
- Showing a sudden temper and general moodiness.
- Difficulty multi-tasking.
- Having a hard time judging distances.
- Problems with decision making and problem solving.
- Becoming easily confused.
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