A personality trait may provide clues to functioning in frontotemporal dementia

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A study published in Neurology links lower conscientiousness in people with frontotemporal dementia to greater difficulty completing everyday activities. Frontotemporal dementia can cause changes in personality and behavior before cognitive symptoms become apparent.

Frontotemporal dementia often results in early changes in personality or behavior before changes in cognitive skills. People with this condition who have lower levels of conscientiousness, a personality trait related to organization, reliability and planning, may be more likely to have problems with their ability to complete everyday activities, according to a study published in Neurology.