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Midlife interventions that shape brain health

Expert/s: Prof James Vickers
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In this episode:

  • Why midlife is the opportune time to target modifiable dementia risks
  • The three key factors most relevant to the Australian context
  • The surprising role of hearing loss correction in reducing population dementia rates
  • How socioeconomic disadvantage complicates prevention and engagement strategies
  • Educational tools and emerging resources that support brain health conversations in primary care

 

Expert: Prof James Vickers, Distinguished Professor

Host: Dr Marita Long, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 26 mins

 

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Last Updated: 4 Sep, 2025

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