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Study Links Social Frailty to Higher Dementia Risk

11/21/2025

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  • Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) finds that older adults with social frailty are up to 50% more likely to develop dementia.
  • Led by Dr. Annabel Matison and Dr. Suraj Samtani, the study defines social frailty as limited resources and infrequent contact.
  • Screening tools could enable preventive measures such as social prescribing.
  • A National Geographic documentary featuring Chris Hemsworth aims to raise awareness about dementia and social engagement.