Activities undertaken by older people such as using computers, writing, and playing puzzles or games are more strongly associated with avoiding dementia than crafting activities like knitting or painting, or being a social butterfly, according to a new study . Associate Professor (Research), Chronic Disease and Ageing, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University Postdoctoral research fellow, Biological Neuropsychiatry and Dementia research unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University The findings - some of the most robust on this topic to date - may help older individuals and aged care professionals plan more targeted approaches to reducing dementia risk.

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