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Can Dementia Be Prevented? From Evidence to Action unit (CAD207)

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Introduction

Dementia is one of the most significant public health challenges worldwide. As populations age and the number of people living with dementia continues to grow, the need for effective prevention strategies becomes increasingly urgent. With no cure in sight, this unit introduces you to dementia prevention as a life-course, public health issue focused on reducing modifiable risks, promoting brain health, and delaying the onset of dementia at both individual and population levels. In this unit, you will explore the evidence underpinning modifiable lifestyle factors that influence brain health and dementia risk. You will examine how individual behaviours interact with broader social determinants of health to shape outcomes across the lifespan. Through an applied focus on behaviour change, risk reduction, and health promotion strategies, you will learn how individual and community-level interventions can contribute to reducing dementia risk. By developing these capabilities, you will be better equipped to support individuals and communities to adopt sustainable, health-enhancing behaviours, contributing to improved brain health and reduced dementia risk across populations.  

Students with an interest or background in health, ageing, dementia, or community work will be well prepared for this unit. To ensure everyone begins with a strong foundation, preparatory learning materials will be provided during orientation week. 

Summary

Unit name Can Dementia Be Prevented? From Evidence to Action
Unit code CAD207
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator Associate Professor Alison Canty
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the risk and protective factors related to dementia
  • Examine individual and social determinants of health from a dementia risk perspective
  • Apply principles and strategies of health promotion to a dementia prevention context

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
069900 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at 100 level

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Online Learning – approx. 10 hours per week

AssessmentInteractive Oral Assessment (30%)|Case study (35%)|Written Assignment (35%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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