Characteristics of people living with undiagnosed dementia: findings from the CFAS Wales study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many people living with dementia remain undiagnosed, with diagnosis usually occurring long after signs and symptoms are present. A timely diagnosis is important for the wellbeing of the person living with dementia and the family, allowing them to plan and have access to support services sooner. The aim of this study was to identify demographic characteristics and neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with being undiagnosed, which may help clinicians be more aware of signs that could be indicative of early-stage or undetected dementia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study uses data from waves 1 and 2 (two years apart) of the Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies Wales (CFAS Wales). CFAS Wales participants were included who had a study assessment of dementia, as determ

SUBMITTER: Gamble LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9088129 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature