The genetics of FTD. Do you want to know?
When your loved one is diagnosed with a shocking, terminal illness do you really want to know if there is a genetic link? The implications for your kids…
Diagnosis
Stories about the diagnostic process and what to expect to arrive at an FTD diagnosis.
Slow Moving Diagnosis: Part 4 – Arriving at dementia
Strokes can affect cognitive function, but the changes in Robert’s behavior couldn’t be explained by a stroke. Robert was increasingly disinhibited…
Slow Moving Diagnosis: Part 3 – Consult with neuropsychology
Brain imaging can tell us what parts of a brain may be impacted by diseasebut it takes some additional testing to come to a more accurate diagnosis…
Slow Moving Diagnosis: Part 2 – Consult with neurology
We scheduled an MRI in preparation for Robert’s Neurology consult. While there is no cure for most neurodegenerative diseases, knowing what type…
Slow Moving Diagnosis: Part 1 – Consult with primary care
Dr. Green asked me what I was concerned about. I looked at the unevenly posted flyers on the wall, considered the dashed line of target blood pressure…