This world-first trial highlights the critical role that interpreters play in facilitating timely dementia diagnoses, particularly in the context of Australia’s culturally-diverse and rapidly ageing population.
In Australia, approximately 40% of people aged 75 years and over speak a language other than English and have limited English proficiency.
Future projections estimate a 600% rise in dementia in certain ethnically diverse populations.
Timely and accurate diagnosis can reduce known health disparities in dementia diagnosis and post-diagnostic support both for the person affected as well as for their families and carers.
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