Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Frontotemporal Dementia

Frontotemporal dementia is a type of dementia causes by damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This rare type of dementia occurs at a younger age than other types of dementia, often in people 45 to 64 years old.

Symptoms get worse over time and include:

  • Unusual behaviors, such as impulsiveness, doing inappropriate things, or becoming disinterested in things or people they used to care about
  • Problems communicating, including difficulty understanding words or speaking
  • Problems with balance or walking
  • Problems with planning
  • Repeating the same word or activity over and over
  • Muscle rigidity

  • Difficulty doing tasks with the hands or arm

     

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Geriatrics

The BMC Geriatrics Department is devoted to the unique healthcare needs of those 70 and older, whether mobile, homebound, or in a nursing home. Our coordinated, team approach help…
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Memory Disorders Clinic

Our Memory Disorders Clinic team is here to help you and your family from the first signs of memory loss through late-stage dementia.