Family Doctor: Pick’s disease affects person’s ability to speak

By Peter Gott, M.D.

United Media

Posted Aug 29, 2009 @ 11:54 AM

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Q: My loved one has primary progressive aphasia. He cannot remember anyone’s name, including his own. All nouns are forgotten, and even 30 seconds after you remind him, he has forgotten again. This is a horrible disease.

A: Primary progressive aphasia (also known as frontotemporal dementia or Pick’s disease) is a rare neurological condition that affects a person’s ability next....