Dementia Risk Factors E-Learning - 10 minute bitesize

Information about this training

This “bitesize” education and learning experience has been adapted from the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care (2024). This report provides evidence that around 45% of cases of dementia are potentially preventable, with more potential for reduction in risk for lower socioeconomic and minoritised groups, where dementia is more likely to develop at an earlier age. 

Learning outcomes

The eLearning will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Participants will learn more about the 11 modifiable risk factors for dementia:

• hearing loss
• vision loss
• depression
• smoking
• alcohol use
• social isolation
• vascular risk factors (cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension)
• physical inactivity

Note:  This training will not provide information on early education, traumatic brain injury or air pollution.

After you have completed the course, you will be more informed about dementia modifiable risk factors. You will also be provided with resources that you can access for further information for yourself, staff, and members of the public.

Who is the course aimed at?

This e-learning is aimed at professionals.    However, carers are also welcome to register to access the training. 

Entry requirements to do this course

None

How you will be assessed

There is no assessment for this course.

What happens after I book this training?

To access the training, you will need to click at the top right of this page on "external site".   This will take you to the NHS Learning Hub.     If this will be your first time accessing the NHS Learning Hub, you will need to create a free profile before you can access the training.

Contact details

If you have any questions about this training or experience problems accessing it.  Please contact angela.hughes39@nhs.net