Frontotemporal dementia is a general term for some brain disorders that mostly affect the temporal and frontal lobes in the brain. Those regions are responsible for important activities related to language, behavior, and personality. People with this condition tend to have their lobes shrink gradually. Signs can vary a lot, depending on the affected areas. It is usually misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease or a psychiatric issue. Pay attention to the following symptoms and causes of frontotemporal dementia that you should know to take preventive measures.
Frontotemporal Dementia Symptoms
Sleep Issues
Frontotemporal dementia can affect sleep patterns. People with this condition tend to have their usual circadian rhythms changed significantly. It can be highly fragmented, with a blend of the two happening both night and day. This causes you to sleep and wake up unexpectedly at different times. In advanced cases, you would fall asleep and wake up earlier than usual. Some sleep disorders could also happen when frontotemporal dementia affects those brain areas that are responsible for sleep. These include sleep apnea and insomnia. [1]
