Frontotemporal Disorders: The Many Names of FTD
1.8 Contact Hours
Written by: Karen Truman, PhD
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Course Description
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is not a single brain disease. It is a family of neurodegenerative diseases. Collectively these are called frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). These diseases affect approximately 50-60,000 Americans.
This continuing education course is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who are called upon to care for people who have been diagnosed with a frontotemporal disorder. It includes relevant information for all medical professionals who come in contact with persons who have been diagnosed with a frontotemporal disorder and may have difficult behaviors, and lack awareness that they have a serious illness. These patients may be seen at home with a caregiver, in doctors’ offices, in hospitals, mental health settings, long-term care communities, and other settings.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Identify the characteristics of frontotemporal disorders.
- List the common behavior symptoms.
- Describe several examples of treatment modalities.
- Recognize essential special care and safety needs.
- Identify available treatments and therapies.
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