Families Face Delays for Dementia Diagnoses

Why it matters locally: Wyoming, with its aging population, may see a disproportionate impact from these national diagnostic delays, potentially straining local healthcare resources and support systems for families grappling with 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.