Challenges of a frontotemporal dementia patient

Families of patients with frontotemporal dementia living in the community face many challenges. Access to quality care, effective treatment modalities, and short or long-term placements are several of the challenges. Early recognition, family education, and appropriate specialist referral can lessen the burden for families as they navigate the health system during this progressive disease.
Source: Geriatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research