Frontotemporal dementia is the most common kind of dementia for people
under 60.
Primary progressive aphasia is a type of frontotemporal dementia that
affects people's ability to speak and communicate.
"It doesn't really seem like a dementia the way people typically think
about that word," said Dr. Sami Barmada, a neurologist at Michigan
Medicine. With primary progressive aphasia, people may struggle to
find the right words.
"They could be talking, and then all of a sudden they'll pause -- you
can see them trying to get the words out," Dr. Barmada said.
Patients may also substitute words when they can't find them, saying
something like "thingy" instead of "remote control." In some cases,
patients may also have a hard time following conversations,
particularly in groups, and understanding what people are saying
around them. The condition progresses slowly over time, and there are
few treatment options.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/22/arts/television/wendy-williams-dementia-aphasia-diagnosis.html
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her health issues.
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