Spotting Alzheimer’s Early: Proactive Care Prevents Up to 40% of Dementia Cases The narrative surrounding Alzheimer's disease has long been one of inevitability – a natural part of aging, rather than a medical condition that requires proactive care.
This dismissal of early signs is particularly concerning given the staggering statistics: 75% of people living with dementia worldwide remain undiagnosed, and those who do receive a diagnosis often wait up to two years for a proper diagnosis.
Recent research from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has shed light on the prevalence of mild neurocognitive disorder (NCD) among older adults in Hong Kong.