Half of older adults now die with dementia: Study
Apr 01, 2022
New Delhi, April 02 (ANI): According to a new study, nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their medical record, up 36 per cent from two decades ago.
The study was published in the journal, 'JAMA Health Forum'.The sharp rise in dementia may have more to do with better public awareness, more detailed medical records and Medicare billing practices than an actual rise in the condition, the researchers said.Even so, they note, this offers a chance for more older adults to talk in advance with their families and health care providers about the kind of care they want at the end of life if they do develop Alzheimer's disease or another form of cognitive decline.
