Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) - an individual's perception of a decline in cognition in the absence of impairment on formal cognitive testing - is very common amongst older adults. Although SCD is often regarded as a personal health concern, most individuals with SCD do not seek help from a healthcare professional. Help-seeking (HS) is a complex, individualized process that can have significant life course implications for individuals experiencing early-stage cognitive decline. Older adults often face several barriers to HS across a variety of personal, socioeconomic, and cultural domains.
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