
I want to protect more people from the heartbreak of dementia.
Could you help me?
Every donation, from £5 to £50, will help scientists like me to protect others.
I’m studying the dementia risks that are present in daily life. Because doing so could have a life-changing impact for millions. One in three people born today will develop dementia over their lives. And as scientists, we must change those odds.
Progress has begun. Researchers have already found at least 12 key risk factors for dementia which can raise a person’s chances of developing this devastating condition.
And if we can better understand dementia risk and the processes that lead to the development of this condition, we could protect millions of people from the heartbreak it causes.
But to do that we will need more research. And we will need your help. So please help us to start new studies today.
Dr Sarah Keuss, University College London.
Researchers have found 12 risk factors for dementia.

Poor/ less education in early life.

High blood pressure

Obesity

Depression

Social isolation

Low physical activity

Traumatic brain
injury

Excessive alcohol
consumption

Smoking

Hearing loss

Diabetes

Increased exposure
to air pollution.
Researchers have found 12 risk factors for dementia.

Poor/ less education in early life.

High blood pressure

Obesity

Depression

Social isolation

Low physical activity

Traumatic brain injury

Excessive alcohol consumption

Smoking

Hearing loss

Diabetes

Increased exposure to air pollution.
Understanding their role will teach us

How to protect people

Where to target new drugs and
potential treatments

To keep the public informed about
their brain health
