"While there remain factors like age and genetics that are beyond our control, the risk of developing certain forms of dementia can be reduced by lifestyle changes"
"There are over 64,000 people currently living with dementia in Ireland. This number is expected to rise alongside population ageing to over 150,000 by 2045. Yet, there is still much misunderstanding about dementia - how likely we are to get it, if it can be prevented, and exactly what a diagnosis means."
"Age and family history are risk factors for dementia that we can't change. But it is possible to lower our chance of getting dementia through lifestyle measures. As we age, it's important to understand the risk factors that are within our control and how to manage them."
Over 64,000 people currently live with dementia in Ireland, and numbers are projected to rise to over 150,000 by 2045 because of population ageing. Many people misunderstand dementia, including how likely they are to develop it, whether it can be prevented, and what a diagnosis entails. Age and family history are risk factors that cannot be changed. Lifestyle measures can reduce the risk of developing certain forms of dementia. As people age, it is important to identify risk factors that can be controlled and to manage them proactively to lower the chance of onset.
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