Although age is a risk factor, there are other modifiable factors that can influence dementia risk and disease progression. Angela Bradshaw, the Director for Research at Alzheimer Europe, emphasises the need for more comprehensive interventions across multiple areas to support dementia prevention
A Harvard study finds that following a Mediterranean diet can lower dementia risk for those with high genetic susceptibility, including APOE4 carriers.
As more older adults live with dementia, frailty, and multiple long-term conditions, health and social care systems must adapt to deliver truly coordinated, person-centred support.
A University of Cambridge study reveals that prolonged outdoor air pollution exposure is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing dementia.
A new global study reveals that people diagnosed with dementia are living longer than before, thanks to earlier diagnosis and advancements in care that reduce the risk of death post-diagnosis.
A new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet has shown that specific blood biomarkers could predict the onset of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, up to ten years before an actual diagnosis in older adults living independently.
The UK Government has announced its support of new research that will help support those living with dementia, a condition that can severely impact memory, communication, and daily living.
