International Medical Case Reports Journal (Sep 2021)
Difficulties with Workplace Support for a Patient with Frontotemporal Dementia: A Case Report
Abstract
Mika Kumai,1,2 Keiichi Kumai,3 Kei Nakamura,3 Shigeo Kinomura,4 Kenichi Meguro2,3,5 1The Friend Pharmacy, Osaki, Miyagi, Japan; 2Cyclotron Radioisotope Center, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan; 3Geriatric Behavioral Neurology Project, New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan; 4Clinic of Imaging Medicine and Brain Health, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan; 5Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, JapanCorrespondence: Kenichi MeguroTohoku University New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, 4-1, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, IDAC, Sendai, 980-8575, JapanTel +81-22-717-7359Email [email protected]: A 59-year-old, right-handed woman made many mistakes in her job in a pharmacy, despite having considerable experience working in this setting. She had a can-do attitude, but also showed no sign of remorse when she failed. Other staff grew impatient with her and she was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia based on clinical and brain imaging findings. After diagnosis, other staff understood that the disease was the cause of her difficulties, and her work tasks and hours were changed to fit with her stereotypical behavior. This support in the workplace made it possible for her to continue her job.Keywords: workspace support, frontotemporal dementia, dementia
