20 percent of dementia diagnoses are inaccurate — and millions live with dementia that is undiagnosed altogether. A new learning guides helps you understand the diagnostic process.
Did you know 1/5 people who see a doctor with cognitive concerns are misdiagnosed? Dementia, in all its many forms — including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body, FTD and more — is difficult to correctly diagnose. But understanding the intricacies of the diagnostic process is essential: Misdiagnoses are common, and millions of people live with dementia that is undiagnosed altogether.
This is a missed opportunity: Early, accurate diagnosis opens up a world of options for better care, lifestyle interventions to slow and manage symptoms, research participation opportunities, and even access to treatments that could slow the course of their disease.
In this new interactive guide from Being Patient, we explore how dementia diagnosis works and its different phases. And, we share expert insights on what patients and primary care doctors can each do to make sure people living with dementia are getting timely, accurate diagnosis — and in turn, appropriate care.
Check out the guide for free and learn more about cognitive tests, current diagnostic methods (from brain scans to blood tests), how to help ensure your diagnosis is accurate, and more.