McGill Cares: Modifiable risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s and related dementias

In July, the Lancet Commission launched its 2024 report on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.  Dr. Gauthier will explain the new findings on modifiable risk factors for dementia, and how addressing them can prevent or delay disease progression.  Serge Gauthier, MD, is a clinical neurologist specializing in the development of new tools for diagnosis and treatments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. He is the Academic Co-Lead for the Dementia Education Program and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery and the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University. Dr. Gauthier was the Director of the McGill University Research Centre for Studies in Aging from 1986 to 1997. His accomplishments led to him being appointed to the Order of Canada in 2014 and the National Order of Québec in 2017.  Air date: Sept. 18, 2024 This webcast is available in English and French.  ______________________ McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.  McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia.  This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.          If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at [email protected].