3.25% Of Medicare Beneficiaries Aged 45 To 64 In 2022 Had Young-Onset Dementia

About 3.25% of Medicare beneficiaries aged 45 to 64 years in 2022 were diagnosed with young-onset dementia (YOD), according to a recent study. YOD is defined as dementia that starts before age 65. Medicare beneficiaries from minoritized racial and ethnic groups younger than 65 years experienced a higher burden of YOD, the researchers stated. Improved early detection and enhanced care coordination may help address the needs of Medicare beneficiaries with YOD, especially those from minoritized racial and ethnic groups with multiple comorbidities, the researchers stated. Addressing disease stigma, cultural taboos, low community awareness, and limited access to effective . . .