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| Too many delay seeking dementia diagnosis, charity says | Too many delay seeking dementia diagnosis, charity says |
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| More than half of those seeking a diagnosis for dementia have delayed going to their GP by at least a year, according to a survey carried out by the Alzheimer's Society. | More than half of those seeking a diagnosis for dementia have delayed going to their GP by at least a year, according to a survey carried out by the Alzheimer's Society. |
| The charity says nearly two-thirds of people fear a diagnosis would mean their life is over. | The charity says nearly two-thirds of people fear a diagnosis would mean their life is over. |
| But it says an early diagnosis can actually help people to live as well as possible. | But it says an early diagnosis can actually help people to live as well as possible. |
| And it wants everyone to confront head-on the challenges posed by dementia. | And it wants everyone to confront head-on the challenges posed by dementia. |
| In a survey of 2,000 adults, almost half thought they would have to stop driving immediately while one in five feared losing their partner or friends if they were diagnosed with dementia. | In a survey of 2,000 adults, almost half thought they would have to stop driving immediately while one in five feared losing their partner or friends if they were diagnosed with dementia. |
| Nearly 60% thought they would struggle to join in conversations and almost half worried people would think they were "mad" if faced with a diagnosis. | Nearly 60% thought they would struggle to join in conversations and almost half worried people would think they were "mad" if faced with a diagnosis. |
| But the charity said these myths about dementia were stopping people from getting the best possible treatment and also preventing them from planning for the future. | But the charity said these myths about dementia were stopping people from getting the best possible treatment and also preventing them from planning for the future. |
| When to see the doctor | When to see the doctor |
| There are many possible symptoms of dementia, and anyone experiencing them is encouraged to see a doctor as soon as possible. Common symptoms include: | There are many possible symptoms of dementia, and anyone experiencing them is encouraged to see a doctor as soon as possible. Common symptoms include: |
| Source: NHS | Source: NHS |
| How to spot dementia in a loved one | How to spot dementia in a loved one |
| Living at home with dementia | Living at home with dementia |
| How can we keep Alzheimer's at bay? | How can we keep Alzheimer's at bay? |
| One in three people surveyed said they didn't go and see their GP because they thought memory problems were just a natural part of the ageing process. | One in three people surveyed said they didn't go and see their GP because they thought memory problems were just a natural part of the ageing process. |
| Jeremy Hughes, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Society, said delays in seeking medical attention were something they wanted to change. | Jeremy Hughes, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Society, said delays in seeking medical attention were something they wanted to change. |
| "Too many people are in the dark about dementia - many feel that a dementia diagnosis means someone is immediately incapable of living a normal life, while myths and misunderstandings continue to contribute to the stigma and isolation that many people will feel." | "Too many people are in the dark about dementia - many feel that a dementia diagnosis means someone is immediately incapable of living a normal life, while myths and misunderstandings continue to contribute to the stigma and isolation that many people will feel." |
| He said he wanted to reassure people that life doesn't end when dementia begins. | He said he wanted to reassure people that life doesn't end when dementia begins. |
| "There's no question that it can have a profound and devastating impact on people, their family and friends - but getting a timely diagnosis will enable people with dementia to live as well as possible." | "There's no question that it can have a profound and devastating impact on people, their family and friends - but getting a timely diagnosis will enable people with dementia to live as well as possible." |
| There are around 850,000 people in the UK with a form of dementia - a figure that is predicted to rise to one million in less than 10 years and to two million by 2051. | There are around 850,000 people in the UK with a form of dementia - a figure that is predicted to rise to one million in less than 10 years and to two million by 2051. |