Only one in three people showing signs of dementia reach out to their doctors within the first month, according to a new survey by the Alzheimer's Society.
Delay in seeking help can impact how quickly a treatment plan is put in place to help sufferers manage the condition.
A further poll found that those remaining quiet did not mention symptoms as they were unable to tell which symptoms were dementia-like compared to normal signs of ageing. Experts suggest that sufferers kept concerns to themselves to save worrying loved ones or appearing old to family members. The line between dementia warning signs and symptoms appearing due to the normal process of ageing can often be blurred.
