Dementia prevention and risk Management Program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA) [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Kate Smith (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Dina LoGiudice ,  A/Pr Kay Cox ,  Dr Paula Edgill ,  Mr Zane Hughes
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Brief description The best approach to delay or prevent dementia in Aboriginal Australians is unknown. This study aims to produce and trial a dementia prevention program specifically for Aboriginal people at risk of dementia, and a toolkit for services on its delivery. The dementia prevention program consists of an Aboriginal health practitioner coordinated physical activity and cardiovascular risk management program.

Funding Amount $2,543,423.00

Funding Scheme Boosting Dementia Research Initiative

Notes Dementia in Indigenous Australians