Washington: Subjective Cognitive Decline

1 in 9

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1 in 9 people aged 45 years
and older are experiencing
Subjective Cognitive Decline

80%

SCD is self-reported MEMORY PROBLEMS that have been GETTING WORSE over the past year.

80% of people
with SCD have at least
one chronic condition

31%

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31% 
of people
with SCD had to give up
day-to-day activities

Less than half

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Less than half
of people
with SCD had to give up
day-to-day activities

Nearly a third

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Nearly a third of people with SCD say it interfered with social activities, work, or volunteering

25%

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25% of people with SCD need
help with household tasks

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