Cross-sectional survey of attitudes and beliefs towards dementia risk reduction among Australian older adults.

Abstract in brief

• The study explores factors influencing older Australians' motivation to change behaviors to reduce dementia risk, finding that younger age and higher perceived benefits are linked to greater motivation.
• It also examines how sociodemographic factors relate to dementia risk scores, with results indicating that men with lower socioeconomic status and higher perceived barriers tend to have higher risk scores.
• Overall, the research highlights the importance of understanding personal and demographic factors in promoting lifestyle changes for dementia prevention among older adults.]