Programme Dementia Prevention (pdp): A Nationwide Program for Personalized Prevention in Luxembourg

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Public Health
• Gerontology

Background:

• Aging societies face increasing rates of cognitive decline and dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common cause.
• Effective dementia prevention strategies are crucial to mitigate the societal burden of neurodegenerative diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the methodology and present initial findings of the Luxembourgish dementia prevention program (pdp).
• To assess cohort characteristics and the implementation process of personalized, multi-domain lifestyle interventions.

Main Methods:

• Individualized assessments including neuropsychological evaluation and risk factor analysis for each participant.
• Development of personalized multi-domain lifestyle interventions based on individual assessment results.

Main Results:

• Screened 450 participants (mean age 69.5 years), with 425 (94.4%) meeting selection criteria.
• Established a network of healthcare providers for nationwide implementation.

Conclusions:

• The study provides evidence for the feasibility of a nationwide dementia prevention program.
• Successful recruitment of the target population was achieved through a collaborative healthcare network.