DALLAS: Older adults with undiagnosed dementia may have a higher risk of performing dangerous activities than those with official diagnosis, a new study found.
More specifically, researchers from Johns Hopkins University discovered that elderly people with suspected dementia who have not received a diagnosis is almost twice as likely to engage in unsafe activities such as driving, managing medications and cooking than those who are properly diagnosed.
The study emphasizes the need for patients and families to detect the memory disorder so that doctors and relatives can practice protective measures…