Mind over matter: A comprehensive brain health awareness campaign

Women suffer from disproportionately higher rates of dementia, and face more barriers to equitable care. To help reduce the risk of developing dementia among women, programs that primarily target women, caregivers, and those affected by dementia are imperative. In partnership with the Women’s Brain Health Initiative we intend to create and evaluate the effectiveness of a new mobile digital application. The main goal of this application is to encourage users to modify their behaviour to prevent, or delay, cognitive decline. Specifically, the app will encourage users to increase their amount of exercise, improve nutrition, engage in mentally stimulating activities, take part in social activities, improve sleep, and reduce stress.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lora Appel

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Partner:

Women’s Brain Health Initiative

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

York University

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