Lifestyle Choices

Making certain lifestyle choices can increase or decrease our chances of developing dementia.

Exercise, mental stimulation, maintaining a healthy weight and socialising might help to protect us from dementia.

On the other hand, smoking and drinking too much alcohol can increase our chances.

6 out of 100

non-smoking 75 year-olds will have dementia.

Not everyone who smokes will develop dementia. But, giving up the habit can help to reduce your risk.