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Impact of diagnosed (vs undiagnosed) dementia on family caregiving experiences

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Most older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) do not receive a timely formal diagnosis, although formal diagnosis is linked to improved outcomes. Little is known about how… Click to show full abstract

Most older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) do not receive a timely formal diagnosis, although formal diagnosis is linked to improved outcomes. Little is known about how a recognized formal diagnosis impacts family caregivers, who provide crucial support for older adults experiencing ADRD.

Keywords: diagnosed undiagnosed; family; impact diagnosed; undiagnosed dementia; formal diagnosis; dementia family

Journal Title: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Year Published: 2022

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