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Compassionate Living With Frontotemporal Dementia: Factors Affecting Longevity In Retirement Communities

Frontotemporal dementia, often abbreviated as FTD, is a less common but impactful form of dementia that predominantly affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Unlike other types of dementia, FTD primarily manifests as changes in behavior, personality, and language rather than memory loss. This makes it a distinct challenge for retirement community teams…