Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Assessment The systematic assessment of risk for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) represents a crucial frontier in modern neuroscience and public health, moving the clinical focus from treatment of symptoms toward proactive prevention during the extensive preclinical stages of the disease. AD, the most prevalent form of dementia, is characterized by a […]
The Foundation of Risk: Age and Genetics The pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is complex and multifactorial, driven by a combination of non-modifiable inherent risks and a wide spectrum of modifiable environmental and lifestyle factors. Among the non-modifiable risks, advanced age stands as the single most dominant risk factor. The incidence of AD doubles approximately […]
Introduction to Arts-Based Dementia Risk Reduction Attitudes The global increase in the prevalence of dementia presents one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century. While pharmacological research continues, emphasis has increasingly shifted toward modifiable lifestyle factors and non-pharmacological interventions for risk reduction. Within this growing field, arts-based activities—encompassing music, visual arts, […]