
What is frontotemporal dementia, the diagnosis Bruce Willis has received?
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Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, his family announced. Here's what to know about this type of dementia, according to medical experts.
A study by researchers with New York City's Columbia University found that one in every 10 adults over 65 has some form of dementia. Behavior or personality changes are often the most obvious indicators. "The earliest signs of FTD can be so subtle that they're often misinterpreted as a ‘midlife crisis.'" "The tricky part is that the change doesn't occur overnight." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
While most people are familiar with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common type, FTD is likely not as well-known.