Only 50% of Dementia Cases are Properly Diagnosed

According to a recent study, only half of Dementia cases are properly diagnosed according to a story in Canadian newspaper. You can read the article, which cites the Australian study here: Only half of Dementia cases diagnosed.

The article goes on to state that there is reluctance from doctor’s to diagnose dementia because of the perception that there is currently little treatment to offer.

From an Michigan elder law perspective, this can be troubling because many family members rely on doctor’s diagnoses for the care and well being of their family members.  If doctors are not correctly diagnosing seniors, then their family members cannot properly create a care plan.

Christopher Berry, Esq., An Michigan Medicaid Planning Lawyer, is a Partner with The Law Offices of Witzke Berry PLLC, which practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Michigan Probate Litigation.