(Creating Dementia Solutions 42-43) Prevent or Delay 40% of Dementia Cases? Target these Risk Factors

In this special double-episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, founder and lead volunteer Sherii Sherban joins Richard to discuss the idea of dementia prevention.Imagine that a significant portion of dementia cases could be delayed - or even prevented - by targeting a specific set of risk factors. The Lancet Commission says it can be done. A Lancet report issued in 2017 elaborated on this notion. In 2024, the report was updated to add more risk factor targets.Episode ResourcesThe Lancet Commission report and updateMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating Dementia Solutions episodesABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIESMiles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.