Questions and answers about dementia

21 May, 2024

How controlling risk factors can protect your brain from dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that affect the brain, resulting in progressive loss of cognitive functions and daily skills. There are several risk factors for dementia that can be influenced by lifestyle choices and health management.

13 May, 2024

A healthy lifestyle to lower your risk of dementia

The APOE genotype is the most important genetic risk factor for age-related dementia. The variant APOE4 in particular is strongly associated with an increased risk of age-related dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. Despite this genetic predisposition, there are several lifestyle interventions…

13 May, 2024

Chris Hemsworth and the APOE4 gene: An in-depth look at genetic risks for Alzheimer's disease

While filming the National Geographic series ‘Limitless’, Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor, discovered that he is a carrier of the APOE4 gene, which is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.

06 May, 2024

First signs and diagnosis of dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of symptoms related to a decline in cognitive functions. This decline is strong enough to affect daily functioning. The first signs of dementia are often subtle and are sometimes wrongly attributed to normal ageing. Common early symptoms include memory loss,…

06 May, 2024

Preventive strategies against dementia: a practical guide

Although some forms of dementia, such as those caused by genetic factors, are more difficult to prevent, studies suggest that lifestyle choices and environmental factors may play an important role in reducing risk.

30 April, 2024

How to deal with dementia: avoid these mistakes

Understanding and supporting people with dementia requires a careful and respectful approach. Although we often act with the best intentions, some of our behaviours and communication methods can have unintended negative consequences.