Can Dementia Be Prevented? (American Journal of Nursing, 2017, 117(11) p. 15)

The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care conducted a comprehensive review of potentially modifiable risk factors for the development of dementia. Prevention measures recommended by the authors include treating hypertension; increasing childhood education; exercise; social engagement; and improving management of hearing loss, depression, and obesity.

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