It Can Take 4 Years to Diagnose Dementia, Research Shows—10 Early Signs to Look Out For

Dementia Diagnosis Typically Comes 3.5 Years After Symptoms

Breakthrough study finds it takes 3.5 years to diagnose dementia after first symptoms

Early diagnosis is crucial to improve patients’ future quality of life

She waited five years to get diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Canada is falling behind on supporting people with dementia, new report finds

The average wait time for diagnosis is 21 to 28 months and patients face a system lacking co-ordination, says a report by the Brainwell Institute.

It Can Take 4 Years to Diagnose Dementia, Research Shows—10 Early Signs to Look Out For

Over six million Americans live with dementia, a neurodegenerative disease that takes more than 100,000 lives each year, per the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It’s estimated that nearly half of U.S. adults over the age of 55 will develop dementia. However, a new meta-analysis found that it takes an average of four years to diagnose dementia in patients, even in the presence of early-onset symptoms. But what’s even more alarming, according…

Dementia takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin - Scientific Inquirer

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. The study, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, is the first systematic review and meta-analysis of global evidence examining time to diagnosis in dementia. The researchers reviewed data from 13 previously published studies…

Early Signs of Dementia and the Importance of a Quick Diagnosis

Medical News Bulletin - Daily Medical News, Health News, Clinical Trials And Clinical Research, Medical Technology, Fitness And Nutrition News–In One Place Dementia affects around 55 million people around the world, but cases often go undiagnosed for months or even years after symptoms first present themselves. Early recognition and seeking prompt medical attention can make a huge difference in managing the condition and maintaining quality of l…