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Research reveals missed dementia diagnosis opportunities in underserved African American populations, suggesting needed interventions for improved care.
We observed a significant time delay in the diagnosis of dementia, while many participants had moderate to severe dementia when diagnosed. Strategies to improve screening and dementia diagnosis in primary care settings are needed to increase access to dementia-specific services and improve care and well-being in this vulnerable African American population and their caregivers.
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