A major trial in frontotemporal dementia patients has found that oxytocin can help improve symptoms of apathy. A new study led by Western researchers suggests that frequent treatment with intranasal o

Dementia was not something Peter Alexander expected to be diagnosed with in his late 40s. It meant leaving his job and adapting to a new way of life. Now, aged 56, Peter is passionate about addressing the stigma around the condition often associated with elderly people.

Have you ever noticed subtle changes in a loved one's personality or behavior and wondered if it's more than just aging? Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common type of dementia for people under 60,

A new study led by Western researchers found frequent treatment with intranasal oxytocin – a hormone in the brain associated with empathy – offers promise for addressing a key symptom among patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD): Apathy.

When someone with dementia loses their ability to have empathy, caring for them can become isolating and fraught, research shows.

A new study has found that treatment with oxytocin – a hormone associated with empathy – can address apathy symptoms in people with frontotemporal dementia.

Gaps remain in biomedical research in frontotemporal dementia; however, there are several means by which these gaps can be bridged.

Peter Alexander was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia seven years ago and has issued a warning after spotting small sign of the disease.

The documentary "Susan" follows a woman living with frontotemporal dementia and her advocacy for others with the disease, highlighting the emotional impact on her family and their efforts to continue her legacy.

Peter Alexander was 49-years-old when he was diagnosed with dementia, or more specifically frontotemporal dementia (FTD) - the same condition that both Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams have developed in recent years.

When someone with dementia loses their ability to have empathy, caring for them can become isolating and fraught, research shows.

The Hollywood legend, who is battling frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, a communication disorder that typically affects speech, occupied a passenger seat while driving through the San Fernando ...