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🧠💡 Unlocking the Keys to Dementia Prevention 💪🌍 Did you know that 23% of dementia cases are linked to controllable risk factors, and these factors can vary by race and ethnicity? 🌐✨ It's crucial to raise awareness about the diverse factors influencing dementia risk across communities. 👥 Let's prioritize education and empower individuals to make informed lifestyle choices, promoting brain health for everyone. Together, we can create a future where dementia is better understood and, ultimately, prevented. 🌈💙 #DementiaPrevention #BrainHealth #CommunityWellness #RaiseAwareness #interimhealthcarestl

Study Reveals Fluctuating BMI Linked to Increased Dementia Risk Over Lifespan A new study led by a School of Public Health professor sheds light on the complex relationship between body mass index (BMI) and dementia risk. Contrary to previous beliefs, the research suggests that while an overall decline in BMI is associated with increased dementia risk, individuals whose BMI increases during late mid-life and then declines in older age face an even higher likelihood of developing the disease. Published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the findings underscore the importance of monitoring weight patterns throughout one's lifespan as a potential strategy for early intervention to mitigate dementia risk. #DementiaRisk #BMI #LifespanHealth #AlzheimersResearch GetInTheBoatBook.com

Two new dementia risks identified by major report 🧠 🔬 The recent Lancet Commission report highlights key steps to reduce dementia risk, identifying 14 modifiable health issues such as failing eyesight and high cholesterol. By addressing these factors, nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented worldwide. The report emphasizes that while genetics play a role, 45% of dementia risk is controllable. Recommendations include making hearing aids accessible, supporting education, encouraging exercise, treating high cholesterol and blood pressure, and reducing social isolation. These measures not only aim to prevent dementia but also improve overall health and quality of life. Andy Watts’s story, witnessing his father's struggle with Alzheimer's, underscores the personal impact of dementia. His proactive health measures reflect the report’s advice that it’s "never too early or too late to take action." However, experts caution that while lifestyle changes can significantly impact brain health, most dementia risk is beyond individual control. Additionally, addressing global health disparities is crucial, as access to treatments varies widely between high- and low-income countries. In conclusion, the Lancet Commission's report offers a hopeful perspective on dementia prevention, advocating for comprehensive health strategies and equitable healthcare access. Source: https://lnkd.in/e9RTjPw3 #DementiaPrevention #HealthyLiving #LancetReport #BrainHealth #PublicHealth #Aging #HealthcareInequality

A recent Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), commissioned by Dementia Australia, has revealed a concerning trend: without a medical breakthrough, dementia rates are expected to nearly double by 2054. Currently, over 421,000 Australians live with dementia, making it the second leading cause of death nationwide and the leading cause for women. Dementia encompasses various brain disorders affecting memory, speech, and behaviour, with Alzheimer's being the most prevalent. Professor Kaarin Anstey, Senior Principal Research Scientist at NeuRA and UNSW Ageing Futures Institute, and a world leader in dementia prevention research, shed light on this issue in a recent interview with Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia, emphasising that the rising trend is largely due to our ageing population rather than dementia becoming more common. However, Prof Anstey reiterated that tackling both medical and lifestyle risk factors in order to reduce our dementia risk will become increasingly important. "We have medical risk factors, which are mostly cardiovascular as well as depression and head injury, but then you also have the lifestyle ones, such as eating a healthy diet, not smoking, and staying active and engaged. That includes cognitive engagement, social engagement, and physical activity, and there are some things you can do — like dance classes — which incorporate all three." Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3uWbcWR #dementiaprevention #dementiaawareness

ADI Global Conference 2024 Programme Preview! Join us for three enlightening sessions on dementia risk reduction. Taking place on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Kraków, we start off this collection of vital dialogues with Dementia risk reduction session 1 from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM, followed by ‘Dementia risk reduction session 2’ from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM. On Friday, April 26, we return on the closing day of the conference for the final session in this series, Dementia risk reduction 3, running from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. ADI is pleased to highlight one of the key speakers from this series, Lorène Gilly of France Alzheimer, who will be taking to the stage for Dementia risk reduction session 2: “I am looking forward to it as it is an essential subject and we all need to improve our efforts to raise awareness about brain health and risk reduction. It is also the opportunity to learn about and be inspired by initiatives that other stakeholders are enhancing in the field all over the world and to exchange with all the participants. Between what we already know and the need for more answers, there is room for spreading accurate messages about prevention and dementia risk reduction and for tackling stigmas. More specifically for that session, I hope that by sharing our experience, we can talk more about the importance of physical activity and how we can lower risks in certain sport practices.”    Make sure to join the conference and be part of the latest insights, innovations, and inspirations on strategies to reduce the risk of dementia. You can see the full programme line-up and register through our conference website: https://lnkd.in/eV83DxKg #ADI2024 #Krakow #Alzheimers #Dementia #DementiaInsights #DementiaInnovations #DementiaInspirations #40YearsOfADI #Poland 

The latest report from The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care 2024 is out. The outlook for dementia can seem very bleak, especially if you have been on the dementia journey with a loved one. This new report is a ray of light and opens the door to hope. It brings together all the latest research on dementia and identifies 14 modifiable risk factors that if addressed, reduce the risk of dementia by a staggering 45%. The report is an update from the Commission's previous 2020 report which identified 12 modifiable risk factors. The two newly identified risk factors are untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol. The 12 modifiable risk factors that were previously identified are less education, hearing loss, hypertension, smoking, obesity, depression, physical inactivity, diabetes, excessive alcohol consumption, traumatic brain injury, air pollution, and social isolation. That might seem like a long list but think about it, you can address a couple of them fairly easily right? And perhaps it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to address another 3 or 4 of them. Suddenly, that seems doable, and it seems that the dreaded statistics the huge rise in dementia cases seems, well, modifiable. We are also loving the diagram below which brings together a mega data set into a beautifully simple graphic showing the various modifiable risk factors throughout the life course. We 💗 brilliant graphics! We encourage you to take a look at our latest blog which is a summary of the Lancet Commission's report, you can find it here: https://lnkd.in/gZjucQ7E Let's make this the best World Dementia Month yet and share this with your friends and family so we can all can take action to reduce our risk! #Worlddementiamonth #alzheimersNZ #cgp

Dementia is scary.... Really exciting news in dementia research: The latest The Lancet report identifies 14 modifiable risk factors accounting for nearly half of all dementia cases. A key addition? High cholesterol. I'm particularly intrigued by this finding. Cholesterol, a common and treatable condition, is now linked to about 7% of dementia cases - as significant as hearing impairment. This underscores the importance of regular health screenings. By monitoring and managing cholesterol levels, we may not just be protecting our hearts, but our cognitive health too. Let's embrace this knowledge. A simple blood test today from Bluecrest Wellness could be a powerful step towards a healthier brain tomorrow. How often do you check your cholesterol? #BrainHealth #DementiaPrevention #HealthScreening

Some really interesting thoughts from our Chief Medical Officer, Martin Thornton, reacting to the reports yesterday on risk factors that account for a significant number of dementia cases. This was also covered by the BBC 📖 https://lnkd.in/eVeUBqzC People often overlook what we consider to be really common medical issues and the links to other conditions. 🤔So consider a health check now, information is power and can lead to health confidence. Bluecrest Wellness can help. #healthscreening #prevention #wellbeing

Dementia on The Rise Worldwide, BUT The Question : CAN WE PREVENT DEMENTIA ? According to a New Study Publish in The Lancet: Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood, including two new risks—high cholesterol and vision loss. Currently more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries. Dementia results from a variety of diseases and injuries that affect the brain, and every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases according to the world health organization (WHO). Interestingly, Netherlands is the best dementia patients coming first with an overall score of 77.6%, followed by the UK (Scotland) (74.5%), the Czech Republic (74.2%), Germany (72.7%) and Sweden (70.7%), according to the Health Care in Europe References: • Dementia https://lnkd.in/gjgdg_E3. • Dementia care and treatment: Continuing inequalities across Europe https://lnkd.in/gHpB9ecD • Dementia statistics | Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) https://lnkd.in/gh-EBvew.

Research published today has found that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed if 14 modifiable risk factors are addressed. Two new risk factors have been identified: 🩸high cholesterol 👁️ uncorrected visual impairment For too long, dementia has been seen as an inevitable part of ageing. We now know that there’s a huge opportunity, by taking action in early and mid-life, to keep our brains healthy. Many of these risk factors can be managed through diet and lifestyle changes - and medicines that are widely and cheaply available. But some of these factors are outside our control and we need to see Government action to ensure that the food we eat and the air we breathe helps to give everyone the best chance of a long and healthy life, free from dementia. So proud that Alzheimer's Research UK co-funded this research as part of more than £10million invested in groundbreaking projects to understand how we can reduce dementia risk. Thank you to the Lancet Commission for this exciting research. https://lnkd.in/gD9cqr46