Families Face Delays for Dementia Diagnoses

Why it matters locally: New Mexico, with its growing senior population, may see residents facing similar diagnostic delays for dementia, potentially impacting access to timely care and support services across the state.

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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.