Why 75% of Dementia Patients Are Unaware They Have It, Rising to 85% for Mexican Americans

A new study reveals that over 75% of older adults with dementia may not know they have the disease, with awareness rates even lower among Mexican Americans. The study, conducted in Nueces County, Texas, highlights that the majority of these adults are not diagnosed due to various factors including physician hesitance and the complexity of [...]

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