Families Face Delays for Dementia Diagnoses

Why it matters locally: The reported delays in dementia diagnoses could significantly affect Wisconsin families, potentially postponing access to critical care and support services for nearly 120,000 residents currently living with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.

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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.