Publications by authors named "S Tanimukai"

Background: Semantic dementia (SD), a subtype of frontotemporal dementia, manifests as verbal symptoms, including social and behavioural deficits, associated with focal atrophy of the frontotemporal lobes. This study aimed to clarify the experiences of individuals with early-onset SD receiving speech and language rehabilitation (hereafter referred to as 'rehabilitation'), with the intent of making it routine, as well as the experiences of their families.

Methods: Individual interviews were conducted with nine families with members who had adopted rehabilitation.

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  • A study in Japan looked at the first signs of early-onset dementia (EOD) to understand different types of it.
  • They found that different types of EOD have specific symptoms, like memory loss in Alzheimer's and difficulty finding words in vascular dementia.
  • Knowing these symptoms can help people recognize EOD earlier, which is important for getting help and support.
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Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is characterised by atrophy of the frontal and/or temporal lobes. People with FTD show language and emotional disturbances from onset, and communication problems usually affect people with FTD and their families even before diagnosis. These unique characteristics of FTD are not well understood and create substantial problems for people living with FTD and their families.

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Aim: People living with early-onset dementia (EOD) have specific social needs. Epidemiological studies are needed to obtain current information and provide appropriate service planning. This study aimed to clarify the current prevalence and subtype distribution of EOD, as well as the services frequently used by individuals with EOD.

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