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Assessing risk factors for dementia – can CogDrisk be the right tool for the job?

A groundbreaking risk assessment tool for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has been developed by researchers from the University of New South Wales Sydney.

Parks, Trees and Gardens: the importance of green spaces to older people’s health and wellbeing
A recent publication has explored the inequities around access to green spaces for certain groups including older people
2020 AFI Seed Grant recipient awarded $3.7 million to continue intergenerational research
Institute member Associate Professor Ruth Peters has received $3.7 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies award to deliver the 4-year INTEGRITY clinical trial. 
Leading the Global Action Against Dementia at the World Dementia Council (WDC) Summit
Institute Director, Professor Kaarin Anstey, invited to speak at the World Dementia Council Summit as a leading expert in dementia research.
Dementia Action Week: A Focus on Advance Care Planning
This week is Dementia Action Week, a time to raise awareness about dementia, provide support for people living with dementia and celebrate those who care for them. 
A Call for Action: Prioritising the Career Development of Early and Mid-Career Researchers in Dementia
Dr Lidan Zheng and her collaborators from the International Research Network on Dementia Prevention (IRNDP), recently published their research highlighting the issues faced by early and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) in dementia and the importance of capacity building given that the ageing population and dementia is a growing health concern.