Addressing Diagnostic Delays in Dementia for Better Patient Outcomes

Dementia Diagnosis Takes 3+ Years: Major Study Reveals Dangerous Delays

When someone's memory starts slipping or their personality changes, families often know something's wrong long before doctors do. A new study shows just how long that agonizing wait really is: more than three and a half years from the first signs until getting answers. The post Dementia Diagnosis Takes 3+ Years: Major Study Reveals Dangerous Delays appeared first on Study Finds.

Addressing diagnostic delays in dementia for better patient outcomes

People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset dementia, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Think it’s just aging? Why dementia is missed for 3.5 years on average

Many people with dementia endure long delays often over 3 years before receiving a diagnosis, with even longer waits for younger patients. A global review of over 30,000 cases reveals that age, dementia type, and systemic healthcare issues like specialist access and cultural barriers contribute to these delays. Researchers call for coordinated strategies to raise public awareness, reduce stigma, and train clinicians to recognize early symptoms an

Dementia takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin

People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset dementia, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Delayed Diagnosis? Dementia Patients Wait 3.5 Years After First Symptoms, Study Finds - Daily news Update

New Delhi: People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, according to a new study.  Early signs of dementia may include memory loss, difficulty finding words, confusion, and changes in mood and behaviour. The study, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, showed that younger age at onset and having frontotemporal dementia were both linked to a longer time to diagnosis. For th…

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People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Letters forming the word ‘dementia’. Representational image. Photo courtesy: Unsplash The study highlights that early signs such as memory loss, confusion, difficulty finding words, and changes in mood or behaviour are often missed or mistaken for normal ageing. Rese…