How To Spot Pick's Disease (Frontotemporal Dementia)

Language & Speech Issues

Unfortunately, one of the most common and noticeable symptoms of Pick’s disease is the patient will begin to experience language and speech issues as the disease progresses. Depending on the type of frontotemporal dementia the patient has, their ability to verbalize and comprehend language can become incredibly challenging as the temporal lobes in the brain begin to change. Some signs of speech and language difficulties include a loss of vocabulary, speaking slowly, trouble finding the right words to use when speaking or writing, unable to name objects, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, and repeating words others say. They will also have weak and uncoordinated speech sounds and a decrease in the overall ability to read or write properly. Once Pick’s disease has progressed to later stages, some patients may even completely lose their ability to speak.

Continue reading to reveal the physical signs associated with Pick’s disease.