The Importance of Early Dementia Detection and Diagnosis

Many adults are diagnosed with dementia at later stages or not diagnosed at all, despite how critical early detection is. Why is this the case? Dr. Chin discusses a recent article that highlights some key reasons for this trend and shares an exciting announcement. Show Notes Read the article Dr. Chin mentions, “ Implementing early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care to improve care for older adults ,” on the National Library of Medicine’s website. Learn about and pre-order Dr. Chin’s book, When Memory Fades: What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer's and Dementia , out June 2, 2026. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website . Email Dementia Matters : dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu

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The Importance of Early Dementia Detection and Diagnosis is an episode from Dementia Matters by Wisconsin Alzheimer‘s Disease Research Center.

This episode is 9:22 long.

This episode was published on Apr 21, 2026.

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