It has a big impact on being able to get help
Only one in three people tell their doctors about experiencing dementia symptoms within the first month, according to a new survey by the Alzheimer's Society. This can impact how quickly people receive help and treatments for the condition.
The survey stated that "one in three people who notice symptoms of dementia in themselves or a loved one keep their fears to themselves for over a month. Only 15 percent raised the issue straight away, according to the survey, and 11 percent still did not share their worries after spotting the first symptom.This delay is having a knock-on impact on how soon people are able to get help, as 23 percent waited more than six months before they spoke to a medical professional.
“I’ve known that something was wrong for a long time,” Tallulah Willis confessed, adding that family members would often encourage each other to "'speak up! Die Hard messed with Dad’s ears.
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