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Frontotemporal Dementia: ‘Cruelest Disease You Never Heard Of’

Bill Whitaker 60 Minutes FTD
Frontotemporal Dementia, FTD, is the most common form of dementia in people under age 60. Why isn't it better known? (Video)

The family of famed actor Bruce Willis recently announced the actor has been diagnosed FTD, frontotemporal dementia, the most common form of dementia affecting people under 60.  Journalist Bill Whitaker of the CBS’ 60 Minutes program takes viewers on a journey to understand what he calls “the cruelest disease you never heard of” — frontotemporal dementia — and why it isn’t better known.

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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.

It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.

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