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Story summary
- 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.
