Question

Mr. Weatherford was a hard-driving investment banker before his retirement. His workaholic lifestyle alienated his children, who chose to spend little time with him once they grew up. One day, Mr. Weatherford called his daughter, Ava, to invite her over to see his paintings. When she arrived, she found her father dressed in an old sweat suit and standing in front of several abstract paintings in bright, vibrant colors. Mr. Weatherford smiled widely and held his daughter's hand as he showed off his work. She was perplexed—something was wrong, but she loved her father's "new" personality. Which neurocognitive disorder could account for his symptoms?

Answer 1

Answer:

frontotemporal dementia

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it seems that the way that Mr. Weatherford is acting may be due to frontotemporal dementia. This is a type of dementia caused by cell degeneration in the frontal and temporal areas of the brain. Some of the symptoms associated with this disease are mood swings, compulsive behavior, and even a lack of inhibition, all of which Mr. Weatherford is demonstrating.