Frontotemporal disorders

Frontotemporal disorders, sometimes called frontotemporal dementia (FTD), result from damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatment options, and how to care for a person with FTD.

Providing Care for a Person With a Frontotemporal Disorder

Get advice on providing care for a person with frontotemporal dementia or similar disorder. Learn how to manage home, family, work, and long-term care issues.

What Are Frontotemporal Disorders? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

A type of dementia called FTD tends to strike before age 60 and stems from damage to the brain’s frontal lobe and temporal lobe. Learn more about FTD and brain changes from NIH.