14 Ways to Cut Your Dementia Risk in Half (Backed by Science)

Careblazer, did you know you could lower your dementia risk by nearly 50% just by changing some everyday habits? In this video, I'm walking you through 14 research-backed lifestyle changes you can start making today—based on the 2024 Lancet Commission Report. These are modifiable risk factors, which means they're things you actually have control over. As a board-certified geropsychologist, I see so many people feel helpless when it comes to brain health. But this video is here to show you that you have more power than you think. From hearing loss and blood pressure to social isolation and air pollution, I'll explain what each risk factor means and exactly how you can take action. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. Get Weekly Dementia Tips in Your Inbox! Sign up for our FREE Dementia Dose newsletter at https://careblazers.com/dementiadose It's our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.