About 440,000 people in Germany suffer from dementia every year. Since the disease develops slowly, a clear diagnosis is often difficult at the beginning.
If relatives suspect that a person around them suffers from dementia, a test can also help before a medical examination. The sooner dementia is treated, the better. Although the disease is almost never curable, the right medication delays the progression of the disease. It takes courage to talk to those affected about their illness. This is because patients often react negatively and do not want to see a doctor.