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Managing the risk of dementia

Dementia can affect anyone and many of the risks cannot be avoided. However there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing dementia.

Risk factors for dementia

What can increase a person’s chances of developing dementia?

Reduce your risk of dementia

Lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of developing dementia.

Possible risks of dementia

Factors that don’t have enough evidence to show they affect dementia risk.

Additional treatments for dementia risk

These may claim to affect dementia risk, but the evidence is not strong enough.

Real life stories

Hear from people who keep active and eat healthy.

Physical activity and exercise for people with dementia

Leading an active lifestyle can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of people with dementia.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/daily-living/exercise

Cooking and eating to stay well

People share how they keep healthy and well and the pleasures of growing, cooking and eating food.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-together-magazine-augsept-20/how-i-enjoy-good-food-cooking-and-eating-stay-well

Why I enjoy dancing: From tea dances to Zumba

We ask people about how they keep healthy and well. We hear about the pleasures of dance.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-together-magazine-octnov-20/why-i-enjoy-dancing-tea-dances-zumba
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Dementia support line

0333 150 3456

If you are affected by dementia, our trained staff are ready to give you the help you need.

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Online Support Forum

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It can help to hear from people with a similar experience. Find advice and get support from our online community.

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Get our booklet on reducing your risk of dementia

Dementia: Reducing your risk

If you prefer to read this information in print, our 60 page booklet 'Dementia: Reducing your risk' has full advice and guidance.

Get it by post for free or view the PDF to download a copy.

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Alzheimer's Society dementia support line

Call 0333 150 3456.

If you are affected by dementia, worried about a diagnosis or a carer, trained staff are ready to give you the support you need. Opening hours (excluding bank holidays): Mon to Weds: 9am – 8pm, Thurs and Fri: 9am – 5pm, Sat and Sun: 10am – 4pm.