Imagine watching someone you love slowly change before your eyes. They become impulsive, lose empathy, struggle to communicate, or begin making decisions that seem completely out of character. Friends assume it's stress. Employers think it's burnout. Doctors diagnose depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, menopause, or even a midlife crisis. Years later, the truth finally emerges: it was never a mental health condition. It was Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). For far too many C

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a lesser-known but deeply impactful form of dementia that primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Unlike Alzheimer’s disease, which often begins with memory loss, FTD tends to first alter behavior, personality, language, and decision-making. Because it frequently develops earlier in life—often between the ages of 45 and 65 it can disrupt careers and financial stability at a particularly critical stage. The Workplace Chal