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In this discussion, Dr James Groves and Dr Sarah-Naomi James explore what long-term research can tell us about dementia risk. By following the same people from childhood into later life, they share how lifelong factors may influence brain health and why risk can vary between individuals. Together, they answer questions from the audience and discuss what this research could mean for the future of dementia understanding and prevention.
05:49 - 0:00 Welcome
11:06 - 05:17 Meet the speakers
14:17 - 08:28 Why study people across their lives?
20:26 - 14:37 What shapes our risk of dementia?
27:47 - 21:58 What findings have surprised researchers most?
31:12 - 25:23 When can we take action for brain health?
35:02 - 29:13 What can we learn from research participants?
37:07 - 31:18 How do life experiences affect dementia risk?
45:00 - 39:11 What gives hope for the future of dementia research?
48:42 - 42:53 Goodbye and closing
Our Dementia Research Infoline can answer questions about dementia research and signpost you to other sources of information and support. You can contact them on 0300 111 5 111 or by email infoline@alzheimersresearchuk.org
If you would like to find out about taking part in dementia research studies, check out Join Dementia Research joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
This event was recorded on 26th of March 2026. All information presented was accurate at the time of recording.
In this discussion, Dr James Groves and Dr Sarah-Naomi James explore what long-term research can tell us about dementia risk. By following the same people from childhood into later life, they share how lifelong factors may influence brain health and why risk can vary between individuals. Together, they answer questions from the audience and discuss what this research could mean for the future of dementia understanding and prevention.
05:49 - 0:00 Welcome
11:06 - 05:17 Meet the speakers
14:17 - 08:28 Why study people across their lives?
20:26 - 14:37 What shapes our risk of dementia?
27:47 - 21:58 What findings have surprised researchers most?
31:12 - 25:23 When can we take action for brain health?
35:02 - 29:13 What can we learn from research participants?
37:07 - 31:18 How do life experiences affect dementia risk?
45:00 - 39:11 What gives hope for the future of dementia research?
48:42 - 42:53 Goodbye and closing
Our Dementia Research Infoline can answer questions about dementia research and signpost you to other sources of information and support. You can contact them on 0300 111 5 111 or by email infoline@alzheimersresearchuk.org
If you would like to find out about taking part in dementia research studies, check out Join Dementia Research joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
This event was recorded on 26th of March 2026. All information presented was accurate at the time of recording.
