The Dementia Australia Research Foundation has been awarded a funding worth $2.4m, for 18 projects, in its 2022 Grants Program. One of the projects will focus on why people living in rural and regional areas are three to five times more likely to develop dementia than their city-dwelling counterparts.
Dr Ashleigh Smith from the University of South Australia will lead the project, which aims to create dementia prevention strategies tailored for rural and regional communities. Another project, led by Dr Alby Elias from The University of Melbourne, will investigate whether intermittent fasting can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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