Pennsylvania's dementia diagnoses set to surge, overwhelming care facilities and caregivers.

Pennsylvania faces a growing dementia care crisis, with a new study predicting an additional 133,000 dementia diagnoses by 2040, surpassing the state's care capacity. The current network struggles with staff shortages and low wages, impacting care quality. To address this, Pennsylvania and federal lawmakers have adopted acts aimed at enhancing funding, expanding telemedicine, and improving caregiver support and respite care options.

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