Families Face Delays for Dementia Diagnoses

Why it matters locally: The challenges highlighted in this national report on dementia diagnosis delays are likely mirrored in Tennessee, where families may also encounter similar wait times when seeking medical assessments for loved ones exhibiting symptoms of cognitive decline.

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.