Half of older adults now die with a dementia diagnosis, up sharply - Newswise


4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 1 month ago
by Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their medical record, up 36% from two decades ago, a new study shows. But tha

Newswise — Nearly half of all older adults now die with a diagnosis of dementia listed on their medical record, up 36% from two decades ago, a new study shows.  But that sharp rise may have more to … [+2960 chars]

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