Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) | Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer’s Society comments on research suggesting apathy as possible predictor of frontotemporal dementia

A University of Cambridge-led study has indicated that apathy could be an early symptom of frontotemporal dementia and predict cognitive decline.

Meet the researcher: Sarah Ryan

Meet Sarah Ryan, Alzheimer’s Society Junior Fellow at the University of Manchester.

01 December 2020

The Roads Not Taken: A film depicting a day in the life of a father with frontotemporal dementia

Sally Potter, the director of The Roads Not Taken, shares the inspiration behind her latest film. Sally hopes people affected by dementia will recognise the experiences portrayed, and the film will help to challenge assumptions about the condition.

11 September 2020

Me, my mum and frontotemporal dementia

When Jess’s mum, Janice, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Jess struggled to find more information about the disease. Having found support through Alzheimer's Society and others, she hopes her blog about FTD can help people in her position.

Every step counts: Memory Walk is a great opportunity to support each other

A supporter in Nottingham is taking part in Memory Walk again this year having seen the impact of dementia on her own family.

Change the journey: Moving from fear to hope after a dementia diagnosis

Having feared the worst after his dementia diagnosis, Masood Qureshi is now focused on changing people’s perceptions.

Rachel's story: 'We were told we simply had to wait for a "crisis point".'

When Rachel's dad Paul started acting differently, she and her sisters convinced him to visit his GP. Eventually, Paul was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or Pick's disease. He now lives in a residential care home that suits his needs.

25 February 2020

Spotting the early signs of inherited forms of frontotemporal dementia

Research project: Multimodal disease staging in genetic frontotemporal dementia.

‘I just needed to know’ – Doctors told me I will develop dementia, now I’m doing everything to help fund a cure

At 35, Hannah Mackay was told that she carries a rare gene which means she will go on to develop a form of Frontotemporal dementia. She explains why, for her, it was better to know, and how she’s now determined to raise funds for dementia research.

13 December 2019

Book group: The longest farewell by Nula Suchet

Readers share their views about a real-life story of losing a partner to dementia, but also of finding unexpected love through the experience.

28 November 2019

Mum, 35, unites with Alzheimer’s Society to find dementia cure through Memory Walk campaign after test heartache

A mother of two young children joins Memory Walk to raise vital funds to beat dementia, after learning she will develop a rare inherited form of the condition.

What is the role of microglia in frontotemporal dementia?

Research project: What role do microglia play in C9orf72-linked frontotemporal dementia?

Robert's story: Why I became a Research Network volunteer

Robert cared for his mother, who had frontotemporal dementia, until she passed away. Here Robert shares why he's passionate about dementia research and hopes other carers will get involved, too.