Demi Moore<\/a>, 60, posted on The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration\u2019s website on Thursday (16.02.23), said: \u201cOur family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce\u2019s original diagnosis.<\/p>\n\u201cIn the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince we announced Bruce\u2019s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce\u2019s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD.)<\/p>\n
\n\u201cUnfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWhile this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cFTD is a cruel disease that many of us have never heard of and can strike anyone. For people under 60, FTD is the most common form of dementia, and because getting the diagnosis can take years, FTD is likely much more prevalent than we know.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cToday there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead. As Bruce\u2019s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBruce always believed in using his voice in the world to help others, and to raise awareness about important issues both publicly and privately.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe know in our hearts that \u2013 if he could today \u2013 he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cOurs is just one family with a loved one who suffers from FTD, and we encourage others facing it to seek out the wealth of information and support available through AFTD (@theaftd, theaftd.org.)<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAnd for those of you who have been fortunate enough to not have any personal experience with FTD, we hope that you will take the time to learn about it, and support AFTD\u2019s mission in whatever way you can.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBruce has always found joy in life \u2013 and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us.<\/p>\n
\nThe statement was signed off by Emma, Demi, and Bruce\u2019s daughters Rumer, 34, Scout, 31, Tallulah, 29 \u2013 who Bruce had with Demi \u2013 and his girls Mabel, 10, and Evelyn, 8, who he had with Emma.<\/p>\n
\nThe actor\u2019s rare condition \u2013 which consists of less than five per cent of all dementia cases \u2013 affects the lobes of the brain behind the forehead, which deal with behaviour, problem-solving, planning and emotions.<\/p>\n
\nSymptoms can include personality changes, such as appearing rude, uninterested and unsympathetic, along with repeated, compulsive movements, hoarding and obsessions as well as craving unhealthy food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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