Brain health
Our brains get older as we do, but dementia is not a normal part of ageing. You can protect your brain and lower your risk of developing dementia. Here’s how.
Risk factors for developing dementiaLearn the risk factors that affect your chances of developing dementia, so you can make changes, keep your brain healthy and lower your dementia risk.
Reduce your risk of dementiaDementia isn’t inevitable. 45% of all dementia cases are avoidable: find out what you can do to reduce your risk and prevent dementia.
Monitor your brain health with BrainTrack
Dementia Australia’s free BrainTrack app uses fun games and challenges to monitor changes in your thinking and memory over time and generates data you can share with your GP.
Have you noticed changes?
If you’ve noticed a pattern of memory, mood or thinking changes in yourself or someone you know, reach out for help early. The sooner you know, the more you can do.
Early warning signs of dementiaLearn the most common early signs and symptoms of dementia, how to notice them, and what you can do if they happen to you.
Your memory, mood and thinking checklistIf you have concerns, complete this checklist: It’s not a medical test, but it can suggest some next steps.
Brain health news and stories
Read the latest news on brain health and personal stories about how people like you are acting to protect their brains and reduce their risk of dementia.
Is there a way to track your brain health?We all have times where we don’t feel ourselves, but how can we determine if it is temporary or if there is something more going on?
How do we maintain a healthy brain?There is no sure way to prevent dementia but there are things we can do to get our brain healthy and keep it healthy.
I’m not as mentally sharp as I used to be ... should I be worried?While we all forget things from time to time, there may come a stage where you are concerned that what you’re experiencing is more than simple forgetfulness.
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Mild cognitive impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a brain condition that involves subtle changes to your memory and thinking, but doesn’t affect you as severely as dementia. Find out more about the causes, symptoms and management of MCI, and the support you can get.
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