Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can make it feel like life is unraveling for people and families living with FTD.
Learn more about FTD and help empower yourself and those you care for. By learning more about FTD, you can better understand the condition, enabling more informed decisions about care and potentially enhancing your quality of life.
While most cases of FTD occur without a known cause, some people will develop FTD based on their genetics, or genes inherited from their family. There are multiple inherited forms of FTD. This means they are caused by gene mutations, or changes in the DNA code.
The three most common gene mutations that may lead to FTD are GRN, C9orf72, and MAPT.
Genetic counseling can help you make informed decisions and explain what answers genetic testing results could provide.
Genetic testing can be a valuable resource for you or your family.
A potential path forward.
Uncovering FTD gene mutations through genetic testing could lead to hope for research and future treatments.
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If you are living with or caring for an individual with FTD, support groups can provide access to resources and connect you with the FTD community.