from journal Neurology
As many as one point eight million Americans
over the age of seventy with dementia are not
evaluated for those cognitive symptoms by a
medical provider, which in some patients,
could uncover treatable causes of thinking or
memory impairment. That information comes
from University of Michigan researchers and
the journal Neurology. People who were
married and those with the worst dementia
symptoms were much more likely to get
medical evaluation. It is possible unmarried
elderly people are more reluctant to share
concerns with their doctor about memory
problems if they are worried about the impact
it could have on their independence.
However, researchers say early identification
of people with dementia may help improve
their quality of life and they point out all
Americans who receive Medicare benefits are
eligible for a free wellness exam, including a
free cognitive evaluation.