Families Face Delays for Dementia Diagnoses

Why it matters locally: West Virginia, with a significant elderly population, may experience particular challenges due to these diagnostic delays, potentially impacting access to early intervention and support services across its communities.

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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.