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New study finds one in four sufferers commonly go two years undiagnosed

New research carried out by the Alzheimer's Society found that a number of people put off getting a diagnosis for a number of reasons - including dismissing symptoms to old age.

Phil Burdekin, 63, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia after struggling with memory problems for 20 years. Phil often put his forgetfulness down to stress, but as his memory got worse, he decided to see a doctor.

Vicky McClure series is coming back to BBC1 and highlighting music’s power to help those with dementia

Three out of five people with dementia wished they had received a diagnosis sooner

Phil Burdekin, 63 from Southport, spent decades repeating questions, missing appointments and getting lost when driving until a tragic diagnosis upended his life

Kevin Whately who starred in Lewis is helping to highlight an Alzheimer's Society campaign encouraging people to seek support in getting a diagnosis earlier

"I'm glad I went when I did because I think I'd be a lot worse now if I didn't."

The Alzheimer’s Society has produced a new symptoms checklist with the Royal College of GPs.

'The first I knew about Mum’s official decline was when I came round and spotted “2pm consultant coming. Query Alzheimer's” written on the kitchen calendar. When I asked her about it, she shrugged'

Exclusive: Alzheimer’s Society says fear of embarrassment or misunderstanding stops thousands coming forward