Dementia Risk Reduction Summit: Addressing Dementia Risk Across the Prevention Spectrum
2024

Dementia Risk Reduction Summit: Addressing Dementia Risk

Sample size: 230 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Kline Chelsea, Baumgart Matthew, Roberts Shelby

Primary Institution: Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Conclusion

The Summit increased knowledge and confidence around dementia risk reduction among attendees.

Supporting Evidence

  • Most attendees would recommend the event to a colleague.
  • Nearly all attendees took action to address dementia risk within two months following the Summit.
  • 90% of attendees reported the Summit provided helpful information for their organization.

Takeaway

A big meeting happened where people learned how to help reduce the risk of dementia, and most found it very helpful.

Methodology

The Summit included six sessions focusing on various levels of prevention and showcased public health strategies.

Participant Demographics

43% of attendees were from state, local, and tribal health departments.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.2270

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