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Facilitators and barriers to early-stage dementia care: a qualitative study on the perspectives of people with dementia, informal caregivers, and healthcare professionals

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 06 Jul 2026, 00:00

Facilitators and barriers to early-stage dementia care: a qualitative study on the perspectives of people with dementia, informal caregivers, and healthcare professionals

Examines perspectives from patients, informal caregivers, and clinicians on what helps or hinders access to early-stage dementia care.

Key Takeaways
  • Dementia prevalence is projected to nearly triple to 152 million by 2050
  • Diagnostic delay can span several months to several years before diagnosis
  • Stigma, denial, misattribution to normal aging, and limited GP awareness hinder help-seeking
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