A Dementia prevention and risk Management Program for Aboriginal Australians project.

also known as DAMPAA 

 

A Dementia prevention program consists of a walking and yarning.  The Dementia prevention and risk Management project for older Aboriginal people is led and coordinated by Aboriginal Health Practitioners. 

The program is designed to reduce cognitive decline in Aboriginal people aged 45 years and over. This program is being evaluated through a randomised controlled trial at a number of Western Australian Aboriginal community-controlled health services. 

The program targets key dementia risk factors, including physical inactivity, falls, head injury and cardiovascular factors. 

If you are interested in taking part or you would like more information contact us at dampaa@uwa.edu.au