Risk Factor Analysis
How does it work?
A dementia prevention program works by measuring and evaluating your baseline cognitive functions as well as the lifestyle risk factors.
Generally, cognitive health is managed by your brain’s neural networks. These are located throughout your central nervous system. Most of the time it depends on what your clinician is checking, since your brain health can be evaluated through standardised cognitive tests, neuroimaging, or sometimes blood-based biomarker screening. In some private clinics, they would usually do a comprehensive cognitive assessment as the first choice since it significantly provides a clear picture of your memory, executive function, as well as the overall brain health within a specific point in time.
Several benefits include:
- Early detection of cognitive changes
- Helps in explaining any ongoing memory symptoms
- Helps in providing accurate diagnosis
- Helps in guiding the right lifestyle intervention
- Helps in monitoring any existing cognitive risk factors
- Provides peace of mind in knowing the current condition of your brain
Why do you need to undergo a Dementia Prevention Program?
Your clinician might require or request you to undergo a cognitive assessment if you have been experiencing symptoms which do not have an obvious cause. Here are some of the common reasons which you might check if you have been experiencing:
- You have experiencing ongoing brain fog
- Difficulty in multitasking or focusing
- There have been some occasional memory lapses
- Difficulty in finding the right words
- There’s a family history of dementia
- You have low physical activity levels
- You have high cardiovascular risk factors
- Your mood changes from time to time
- You have poor sleep quality
- You’re having a metabolic health changes
Before undergoing the program, you should undergo an assessment first. During the assessment, your clinician will look at your symptoms as well as your medical history, lifestyle habits, and overall health before deciding whether you are qualified to take a prevention program.
