There is a type of dementia that impacts people's personality, behaviour and language - called frontotemporal dementia. There are no warning signs and, when it is triggered by an unknown cause, people may not get properly diagnosed until quite late. One unique New Zealand study into frontotemporal dementia is trying to change this.
Dr. Brigid Ryan in the lab at the University of Auckland Photo: Supplied
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