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Preventing Dementia
- Free Access
- Free certificate
- 4 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on May 11, 2020
- Ends on June 25, 2020
Course details
Syllabus
Module 1 – Can Dementia Be Prevented?
Key concepts in dementia prevention
Definition of dementia and introduction to the diseases that cause dementia
The impact of dementia across the globe
The major non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors for dementia
The impact of genetics on dementia risk
How dementia risk is measured at individual and population levels
Module 2 – Dementia Risk - It's Not All in Your Head
Evidence supporting links between key vascular risk factors and dementia
The impact of physical activity and diet on dementia risk
The impact of smoking and alcohol on dementia risk
Module 3 – A Healthy and Active Mind
Evidence supporting links between key lifestyle factors and risk of dementia
Impact of depression on dementia risk
Impact of education on dementia risk
Concept of ‘cognitive reserve
Module 4 – Interventions for Prevention
Key strategies for prevention at the individual and population level
Encouraging healthy behaviours
What you can do to reduce your risk of dementia
Current research initiatives in dementia prevention
Prerequisite
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The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the university's residential colleges, was founded in 1846 and is the oldest tertiary institution in the country. The University of Tasmania is a sandstone university and is a member of the international Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning.
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The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the university's residential colleges, was founded in 1846 and is the oldest tertiary institution in the country. The University of Tasmania is a sandstone university and is a member of the international Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning.