Dementia Prevention Awareness

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Presenters: Dr. Andrea Wilkinson PhD and Dr. Mark Chignell PhD

Most people don't realize that 40% of dementia cases are due to modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, social isolation, and hearing loss. It's absolutely essential that we improve knowledge about risk factors and what actions are required to prevent or delay dementia.

Drs. Andrea Wilkinson and Mark Chignell from the University of Toronto have teamed up with the Public Health Agency of Canada, Cyber-Seniors, and the Institute for Life Course & Aging  to develop a research-based 2-hour dementia prevention workshop. The program’s goal is to raise awareness about the signs, symptoms and modifiable risk factors of dementia, as well as the stigma associated with it.

Mark Chignell is the director of the Interactive Media Lab and founder of Centivizer Inc., a University of Toronto spinoff company. Mark carries out research in human factors and user interface design, with particular interest in aging, adaptive interfaces, and healthcare.

After receiving her doctorate, Andrea Wilkinson founded BrainShape.ca and became host of the BrainShape Podcast – a show about brain healthy living across the lifespan. And is currently working as a Research Associate in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto to improve knowledge about risk factors and lifestyle actions required to prevent or delay dementia.

Free webinar for Seniors Active Living Centres and OACAO Members/Partners  staff, volunteers and older adults

Participation can be done Virtually (with Closed Captioning) or by Telephone.