Dementia risk in older adults can be predicted with a new risk index tool

Home » Brain Function » Dementia risk in older adults can be predicted with a new risk index tool Dementia risk in older adults can be predicted with a new risk index tool By: Devon Andre Brain Function Friday, December 09, 2016 - 11:00 AM Dementia risk in older adults can be predicted with a new risk index tool. Preventing dementia is becoming a worldwide concern as rates of mental decline are expected to climb. While the risk of developing dementia can be somewhat curbed with lifestyle changes, detecting the most vulnerable population segments is still a challenge. Researchers from Finland and Sweden addressed the challenges of recognizing dementia by using a novel machine learning approach. They developed a dementia risk index tool which helps assess a person's risk of dementia in order to determine the appropriate preventative measures.