AFTD Webinar: Differentiating Behavioral Variant FTD from Alzheimer’s and Other Disorders

Join Dr. Howard Rosen, a behavioral neurologist and FTD expert, as he presents a clear and practical approach to diagnosing behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD) and differentiating it from Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, and psychiatric conditions. This webinar is designed specifically for primary care physicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, and other clinical specialists.

Until diagnostic biomarkers are approved for use in clinical settings, differential diagnosis will continue to pose challenges. As a lesser-known dementia, bvFTD is often misdiagnosed, with an accurate diagnosis currently taking an average of 3.6 years. Unlike most dementias, bvFTD typically affects people earlier in their lives, and its specific symptoms (including changes in personality or behavior, or a loss in executive functioning) can result in referrals for diagnosis to clinicians without specialized neurological training.

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

- Describe three symptoms common to bvFTD that can differentiate it from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
- List two bvFTD symptoms that can be “red flags,” indicating that personality and/or behavior changes are likely not caused by depression, bipolar disorder, or another psychiatric condition.
- Recognize the diagnostic criteria for possible and probable bvFTD.