Blood tests or imaging tests like MRI or PET scans can sometimes detect certain signs of FTD.

But some people with mild FTD can have normal findings on many of these tests,” Boeve says. If FTD is suspected, talking with a health care provider who’s experienced with FTD can help with a diagnosis.   People with FTD typically live six to eight years. There’s no cure, but some symptoms can be managed. Certain antidepressant drugs can help some patients with mental health symptoms, like apathy, depressed mood, or irritability. “They can also help curb inappropriate behaviors,” Boeve explains. Speech therapy is used for some types of aphasia. Physical therapy can help with some movement problems.   “But the mainstay of management is education and empowerment for family members,” Boeve says. This includes learning ways to keep the home environment safe, manage the loved one’s behavior, and prevent caregiver burnout.

treatments for FTD. Recently, a study by Boeve and others found that exercise slowed the progression of FTD in people with an inherited form of the condition. “For those who were more physically active, their rate of decline was slower,” he says.

“We don’t have dramatic therapies yet,” Boeve adds, “but we’ve learned so much about FTD over the past three to five years that there’s true hope. Plus, there are several clinical trials currently in progress or being developed for people with FTD.”

treatments for FTD. Recently, a study by Boeve and others found that exercise slowed the progression of FTD in people with an inherited form of the condition. “For those who were more physically active, their rate of decline was slower,” he says.

“We don’t have dramatic therapies yet,” Boeve adds, “but we’ve learned so much about FTD over the past three to five years that there’s true hope. Plus, there are several clinical trials currently in progress or being developed for people with FTD.”

treatments for FTD. Recently, a study by Boeve and others found that exercise slowed the progression of FTD in people with an inherited form of the condition. “For those who were more physically active, their rate of decline was slower,” he says.

“We don’t have dramatic therapies yet,” Boeve adds, “but we’ve learned so much about FTD over the past three to five years that there’s true hope. Plus, there are several clinical trials currently in progress or being developed for people with FTD.”

treatments for FTD. Recently, a study by Boeve and others found that exercise slowed the progression of FTD in people with an inherited form of the condition. “For those who were more physically active, their rate of decline was slower,” he says.

“We don’t have dramatic therapies yet,” Boeve adds, “but we’ve learned so much about FTD over the past three to five years that there’s true hope. Plus, there are several clinical trials currently in progress or being developed for people with FTD.”

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