The uOBMRI is at the forefront of neurodiscovery through innovative research that transforms prevention and care for the health of individuals and society. The uOBMRI proudly supports world-class brain and mind research that fosters engagement and collaboration across disciplines, partners and communities; accelerates the creation and application of research-based innovations that improve prevention, care and policies for the health and well-being of individuals and society; and recruit and inspire the next generation of researchers, leaders and innovators.
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Dementia prevention
Discover the power to prevent dementia.
Mission statement
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Understanding dementia
As we age, the lapses in memory that we ourselves may experience or observe in our loved ones, become more concerning.
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Embracing healthy aging
Those who have built, grown and replenished these reserves from an early age do better cognitively later in life, even if their brains show signs of disease.
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Dementia calculator
Dementia is an umbrella term for loss of memory and other thinking abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. What is your risk of developing Dementia?