Frontotemporal Dementia Specialists London

Frontotemporal dementia is the name given to dementia when it is due to progressive damage to the frontal and/or temporal lobes of the brain. There are three main types of FTD:

The right and left frontal lobes at the front of the brain affect mood, social behaviour, attention, judgement, planning and self-control. The damage of these lobes is what can lead to reduced cognitive abilities and changes in personality, emotions and behaviour.

The right and left temporal lobes at the two sides of the brain process hearing and sight. Damage to these lobes may lead to difficulty recognising objects, understanding or expressing language.

For those with frontotemporal dementia, as the disease progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to plan or organise activities, behave appropriately in social or work settings, interact with others and care for themselves. This usually results in increasing dependency on caregivers.

It can be difficult to know what to expect with frontotemporal dementia, but one thing you can be sure of is that in seeing a neurologist privately, you will have access to shorter waiting times, better access to direct support and an outstanding quality of care. You can always contact our clinic directly if you have concerns about changes in your condition.

An Initial consultation with a specialist physician is the first step towards receiving a diagnosis. During this consultation, patients can describe their experiences with certain symptoms and deliver an accurate picture of their medical history to the specialist.

Following this, patients will have an appointment with a neuropsychologist in the Neuropsychiatric Laboratory. This will result in a computerised, detailed assessment of cognitive deficits and other neuropsychiatric issues associated with dementia.

As with many other diseases affecting brain function, blood tests and imaging scans will be required to generate the most accurate picture of the severity of the symptoms. These tests are outsourced to the highest quality and most convenient centres across London.

When all the results are available, a second consultation will take place with a private dementia consultant. Alongside providing a clinical diagnosis, a follow-up strategy will be discussed and explained. We will answer any questions and do our best to ensure you feel well informed and reassured during this time.

Dementia can affect people in multiple and extensive ways, and we understand that addressing all aspects of the disease is important. At Dementech Neurosciences’ frontotemporal dementia clinic, we offer a multidisciplinary approach to treat the whole range of symptoms of FTD, in order to best look after the well-being of the individual affected, as well as their family and caregivers.

Our specialist dementia team includes an in-house speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, dietitian, psychologist and psychiatrist, who all work to help our dementia patients manage their symptoms better.