
N2 - INTRODUCTION: Dementia is highly prevalent in older Aboriginal Australians, with several modifiable risk factors. Alzheimer's & Dementia published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Alzheimer's Association. T1 - Co-design of dementia prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA) Attendance enablers are social interaction, environment, exercise type/level, and logistics.DISCUSSION: Findings suggest that ToC is an effective collaborative approach for co-designing Aboriginal health programs.", Additionally, we conducted a small pilot study.RESULTS: Expected DAMPAA ToC outcomes are: (1) improved daily function, (2) better cardiovascular risk management, (3) falls reduction, (4) improved quality of life, and (5) reduced cognitive decline. Qualitative data were collected through ACCO staff workshops, Elders yarning, and governance groups to inform the protocol. Currently, there is limited evidence on how to prevent cognitive decline in Aboriginal Australians.METHODS: Based on our Theory of Change (ToC) framework, we co-developed the Dementia risk management and prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA) aged over 45 years in partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organizations (ACCOs) and Elders. Attendance enablers are social interaction, environment, exercise type/level, and logistics.ĭISCUSSION: Findings suggest that ToC is an effective collaborative approach for co-designing Aboriginal health programs.Ībstract = "INTRODUCTION: Dementia is highly prevalent in older Aboriginal Australians, with several modifiable risk factors. RESULTS: Expected DAMPAA ToC outcomes are: (1) improved daily function, (2) better cardiovascular risk management, (3) falls reduction, (4) improved quality of life, and (5) reduced cognitive decline. Additionally, we conducted a small pilot study.

METHODS: Based on our Theory of Change (ToC) framework, we co-developed the Dementia risk management and prevention program for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA) aged over 45 years in partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organizations (ACCOs) and Elders. Currently, there is limited evidence on how to prevent cognitive decline in Aboriginal Australians. INTRODUCTION: Dementia is highly prevalent in older Aboriginal Australians, with several modifiable risk factors.
