16% Of Older Adults Currently Undergo Early Assessments For Dementia During Routine Primary Care Visits

About 16% of older adults in the U.S. currently undergo early assessments for dementia during routine visits with their primary care physicians. According to findings from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS)study, adults who received a dementia diagnosis were more likely than those without a diagnosis to take action to prepare for the future. Those who were diagnosed with dementia were more likely to establish a living will or power of attorney, reside with an adult child to receive help, move from a one-family home, and reduce financial responsibilities. A full quarter (25%) of those who received . . .