New dementia tool predicts when symptoms will start: ‘Would you want to know?’
Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to ...
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Many people with dementia are unaware of the diagnosis, study finds
Memory issues can occur as people age, but what is just a “senior moment” and what is a sign of the onset of dementia?A new ...
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Dementia diagnosis comes with rising risk, varying life expectancy, studies reveal
Two separate studies reveal the increasing risk of developing dementia and varying life expectancy associated with the ...
Why 75% of Dementia Patients Are Unaware They Have It, Rising to 85% for Mexican Americans
A new study reveals that over 75% of older adults with dementia may not know they have the disease, with awareness rates even ...
Study reveals how long people with dementia live after diagnosis
Medics have revealed how long a person can expect to live after being diagnosed with dementia. Survival rates range between ...