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Australian dementia survey finds delays and gaps in support
40%
People with dementia waiting three years for a diagnosis represented about two in five respondents.
A landmark Australian survey found that many people with dementia waited years for diagnosis and that carers often lacked support. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare surveyed people living with dementia and their carers.
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Less than half of Australians living with dementia received a diagnosis within the first year.
“Less than half of Australians living with dementia received a diagnosis in the first year”
- 40%
People with dementia waiting three years for a diagnosis represented about two in five respondents.
“two in five people were waiting three years for a diagnosis”
- 266people
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare surveyed 266 people living with dementia in the community.
“surveyed 266 people living with dementia in the community”