There are different types of dementia, and the frontotemporal form affects regions in the front and sides of the brain. MORE ⬇️
The announcement Thursday came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a brain disorder that leads to speaking, reading and writing problems. Because it causes problems with behavior and language, aphasia can be a symptom.
Symptoms can include emotional problems and physical difficulties, such as trouble walking. Symptoms tend to worsen over time, though progression varies by person.
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