Brain Health Clinic
ReMind UK aims to prevent memory problems and maintain brain health for as long as possible. Take control of your health to get ahead of dementia early.
14 modifiable risk factors for dementia
The third Lancet Commission report on dementia prevention, intervention, and care presents updated evidence showing that nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing a set of 14 modifiable risk factors across the life course. These risk factors begin in early life and continue through midlife and later life, highlighting the importance of prevention at all ages.
The Remind UK Brain Health Clinic supports you to take a holistic and preventative approach to maintaining your brain function at any age. It’s important to understand your risk of developing dementia in the future because there’s lots you can do today to optimise your brain health.
Researchers have found high quality evidence identifying multiple risk factors for dementia. If these can be effectively managed, brain health can be improved and cognitive problems potentially delayed or prevented. As seen below, the latest report from July 2024 pinpointed fourteen modifiable risk factors that if addressed, could prevent nearly half of dementia cases worldwide.
Risk factors for dementia
Your Brain Health Clinic appointment
Dr Lorraine Courcier
A Brain Health Clinic appointment at ReMind UK is an in-depth 1 hour 15 minute MOT of your current brain health led by our team of specialist memory physicians. We will review current evidence-based modifiable risks for cognitive problems and produce a personalised plan to tackle your risk factors.
- Before your appointment you will be sent a questionnaire to help us understand your brain health concerns and aims.
- During a clinic appointment one of our research psychologists will assess different cognitive domains and psychological affect through comprehensive assessments.
- A specialist doctor will then review your risk factors and discuss what practical action you can take to improve your brain health for the future.
- At the end you are provided with a personalised brain health prescription of lifestyle changes to take away and refer to whenever you want to review your goals.
- We will also make your GP aware of the appointment and any specific actions or recommendations.
Why choose ReMind UK?
Access to specialists:
Consultations with a psychologist and a doctor who are specialising in brain health and neurodegenerative diseases.
Comprehensive assessments:
Cognitive and psychological assessment to act as a baseline, as well as standardised mood testing.
Health education:
Guidance on lifestyle changes to support brain health.
Accessible and affordable:
A Brain Health appointment with our expert team is £250 including thorough testing, risk identification and a personalised Brain Health Prescription.
"I would gladly recommend the Brain Health Clinic at Remind UK and encourage people to try it and not let your nerves or embarrassment stop you from going. I felt I would prefer to know my current brain health situation rather than be in the dark and since doing the clinic I feel empowered to take control of my brain health and make healthy changes now while I have time to make a difference."
Brain Health Clinic FAQ's
Why book to attend a brain health clinic assessment?
This clinic aims to help support people to not only live longer, but to live longer in good brain health and in turn, promote general good health.
What is the risk of developing dementia
Dementia prevalence is on the rise! Around 1 million people in the UK are living with dementia, and this is projected to rise to 1.4 million in 2040.
Our risk of developing dementia increases with age with 1 in 3 of us being diagnosed with dementia between the ages of 90 and 94.
Is dementia a normal part of ageing?
Dementia is not a normal part of ageing.
Can looking after my brain health really make a difference?
Yes! Recent evidence released by the Lancet suggests that up to 45% of dementia diagnosis maybe prevented if we could eliminate 14 modifiable risk factors. By taking proactive steps to look after our brain health we could possibly prevent or delay our risk of developing dementia in future.
What are two changes I can make today that will protect my brain in years to come?
Did you know that hearing loss increases the risk of developing dementia by 7%. However, by attending for a hearing test and wearing hearing aids if they are recommended it can eliminate this risk and help to protect your brain from cognitive changes in future.
Did you know that being regularly physically active can reduce your risk of developing dementia. Alzheimer’s research UK state if everyone were physically active, there’d be two fewer cases of dementia for every 100 people who develop it now. Current Government guidelines recommend being regularly active means 150 minutes a week (2 and a half hours a week) of moderate exercise, such as walking, or 75 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes) of vigorous intensity exercise a week, such as running; or a combination of both. Our phones give a summary of how much time we spend on our screens a week. Ofcom suggest that adults in the UK spend on average 4 and a half hours online a day. Do you think you could swap some of that time spent online to moving? Moving for 22 minutes a day would exceed the recommended physical activity guidelines.
What does a Brain Health Clinic appointment at ReMind Uk involve?
A brain health clinic appointment involves a holistic assessment of your current brain health, including neuropsychological testing. We provide a brain health prescription for you to take away to help support you with actions you can take to help improve your brain health. It is run as a not-for-profit clinic to cover the time of the psychologist and specialist Doctor, as well as the resources used. It does not include scans or blood tests.
Who are Remind UK?
ReMind UK is an internationally renowned research and treatment centre, with our headquarters located in Bath. We’re an independent charity focused on essential research and providing support for people with dementia and other conditions of older age, their families and carers.
Do you have a privacy policy?
Yes, we have a ReMind UK Brain Health Privacy Policy
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Brain Health News & Views
Hearing loss and brain health – what the lastest research shows
Many people are already aware that being physically inactive increases your risk of developing dementia, but did you know that there is an association between hearing loss and the risk of developing dementia?
Facing dementia: Anna Mountford’s brain health journey
Anna Mountford, aged 50, from Bradford-on-Avon, shares her family’s experiences of dementia and how it has changed her approach to her own brain health in midlife.
Embracing brain health after retirement: Sarah Mentiply’s story
Sarah Mentiply, aged 69 from Bath, took part in a Brain Health Clinic pilot organised between Remind UK and St John’s Foundation. Here she shares her experience of the brain health clinic and the changes she has made to her health and wellbeing since her retirement.
“Everyone in the department today was so helpful and friendly. I felt they really cared and wanted to help improve my all round health.”