Unraveling the Mysteries of Dementia: Robert Kolker’s Deep Dive into Love, Loss, and the Vanishing Family
R.K.: Diagnosing FTD can be tricky because so many other disorders, like schizophrenia and depression, need to be ruled out. The symptoms, again, aren’t forgetfulness at first. The initial warning signs are subtle. People start missing social cues, and stop empathizing with others. They become more interested in their moment-to-moment impulses and less in what others want — but in an innocent, almost childlike way. It’s not narcissism; it’s more of a failure to connect with others.
L.L.: So much of The Vanishing Family is about a search for a cure, but would you say it’s also about longing? Hope? Love? The power of family?
Post Comment