Every three minutes someone develops dementia, but right now there are thousands of people who are in the dark about their condition – they may not know what signs to spot, are in denial, or just too afraid to visit their GP.
With diagnosis rates falling to a five-year low due to the pandemic, Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging people take the first step. A diagnosis can be daunting – but surely, it’s better to know?
Here, to mark Dementia Action Week, Alzheimer’s Society has asked Dr Hilary Jones MBE to talk through what to expect when seeking a diagnosis.
First thing’s first – see your GP
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