The Willis Family's Struggle with Dementia and Aphasia

A third of people who notice dementia symptoms in themselves or a loved one keep quiet about it for a month or longer, according to a new survey out of the U.K. Only 15% of the 1,100 patients and caregivers surveyed brought up their observations right away, and 11% still haven’t. Nearly a quarter of those surveyed waited more than six months before seeking medical help, the survey found. The most common reason for staying silent wasn’t anxiety about the condition, which is generally progressive. Rather, those affected weren’t sure exactly which symptoms are associated with normal aging and which are associated with dementia.