A new study has found that people with dementia are diagnosed 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, with younger age at onset and frontotemporal dementia being linked to longer diagnosis times. Early-onset dementia can take up to 4.1 years, with some groups experiencing longer delays. The study, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, highlights the need for specific healthcare strategies to improve the diagnosis of dementia, which affects over 57 million people globally. Public awareness campaigns and clinical training are crucial for improving early recognition, referral, intervention, and individualized support for people with dementia and their families.
A study indicates that dementia typically takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin
