FTD é freqüentemente diagnosticado erroneamente como Alzheimer, depressão, doença de Parkinson ou uma condição psiquiátrica. Em média, atualmente leva 3,6 anos para obter um diagnóstico preciso.

Parceiros no FTD Care

AFTD's Partners in FTD Care é desenvolvido por um comitê de enfermeiros educadores clínicos, assistentes sociais e cuidadores familiares e profissionais, com contribuições de especialistas externos para promover maior conhecimento e compreensão da FTD e compartilhar as melhores práticas de atendimento.

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A perspectiva de um parceiro de cuidados: a importância do apoio ao lidar com comportamentos resistentes

by Sandra Grow, RN, former FTD care partner and current AFTD Board member My husband was diagnosed with FTD at the age of 54. As his caregiver, I sought out a support network to help deal with the progression of the disease, and along the way, became a support group volunteer to help the families…

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Abordagens de cuidado: estratégias para manter a segurança quando surgem comportamentos de resistência.

Resistant behaviors in FTD can seem unpredictable, but are usually the result of a person diagnosed responding to a trigger. Triggers can range from a confusing instruction or request, an unfamiliar environment or location, an encroachment on their personal space, pain or discomfort, and many more. To prevent stressful and potentially dangerous situations, both in…

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Informações sobre os sintomas: A importância de registrar comportamentos resistentes.

Caring for someone with FTD can be extremely challenging. Common FTD symptoms, such as confusion, loss of control, and lack of awareness, can manifest as resistant behaviors that make caregiving even more difficult. The first step to managing these behaviors is to record them as they happen. By using a calendar to note the day,…

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Abordagens de cuidado: otimizando a medicação para comportamentos difíceis na DFT (Demência Frontotemporal).

by Nansi Gregor-Holt, RN, MPH, MSN Care-resistant behavior, often caused by distress, is a common symptom of FTD. And since many with FTD are younger in age, they can be quite strong physically; as a result, resistant behaviors can put them and their care partners at a greater risk of harm. A medical evaluation is…

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Informações sobre os sintomas: Combatendo a COVID-19 quando a DFT causa resistência à lavagem das mãos

As the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, handwashing and hygiene are more important than ever. But when persons with FTD exhibit resistant behaviors, ensuring appropriate hygiene measures can become a challenge for care partners. To ensure safety in the home for both individuals diagnosed and their care partners, it is essential to…

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Estudo de Caso: Só Estou Tentando Ajudar — Abordagens para Lidar com Comportamentos Resistentes em Pacientes com DFT no Domicílio

In FTD, resistant behaviors occur when the person diagnosed resists the efforts of a caregiver to help them with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, eating, and administering medication, among others. Resistant behaviors may present in a subtle manner or can be accompanied by displays of force and even violence against the caregiver….

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