Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects thousands of Canadians and is one of the most common forms of young-onset dementia. Yet many people are surprised to learn that Canada does not have legislation specifically dedicated to FTD. Instead, FTD is included within broader dementia legislation and national policies. While this means people living with FTD are recognized in Canada's approach to dementia care, it also raises an important question: Does a broad dementia strategy ade

We like to believe we’re in control of our decisions. From what we say in a conversation to how we react in tense moments, we assume there’s a “pause button” between impulse and action—a space where judgment lives. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) quietly erodes that space. And that’s what makes it so unsettling. The Disease That Doesn’t Look Like a Disease Unlike many neurological conditions, FTD often doesn’t begin with obvious physical decline. There’s no tremor to point at,