Families Face Delays for Dementia Diagnoses

Why it matters locally: Nevada's aging population, particularly in areas like Clark County which has a significant number of seniors, may experience these diagnostic delays, potentially impacting access to timely care and support services for dementia.

Hundreds of families have encountered delays of several months to multiple years in obtaining a dementia diagnosis for a loved one. These families reported the extended wait times as they sought official medical assessments for individuals exhibiting symptoms consistent with dementia.