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Geordies too scared to see a doctor over dementia fears, says Alzheimer's Society
ChronicleLive Over half of people in the North East are avoiding seeking a dementia diagnosis for up to a year or more, it has been revealed. A study carried out by Alzheimer's Society has found that 62 per-cent of people in the region had dodged seeking medical help. Over half of people fear dementia diagnosis, 62% think it means "life is over" Majority of dementia sufferers delay GP visit over fears diagnosis means life is over Dementia myths might be delaying people from getting treatment – poll |
