Lifestyle & Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer's | PACo Community
Active older adults walking outdoors to support brain health

Up to 40%

of dementia cases may be preventable

Presented by

Jeremy Pruzin, MD

Jeremy Pruzin, MD

Neurologist · Banner Alzheimer's Institute

Pierre Tariot, MD

Pierre Tariot, MD

Director · Banner Alzheimer's Institute

PACo WEBINAR SERIES

Blood Pressure, Sleep, Exercise, Diet, and Other Lifestyle Risk Factors for Alzheimer's and Dementia

Much of the risk for Alzheimer's and dementia is shaped by factors you can change. Join Dr. Jeremy Pruzin and Dr. Pierre Tariot for a practical, evidence-based look at what the science shows — and what you can actually do about it.

Wednesday, October 14 | 4pm
~2 hours · live online
The Evidence

A decade of research, distilled into one seminar.

Scientist reviewing clinical research data on a monitor

The Lancet commission

The landmark paper identifying 14 modifiable dementia risk factors.


Older adult sleeping peacefully, representing the role of sleep in brain health

Sleep & the glymphatic system

How overnight brain cleansing removes amyloid and tau proteins.


Mediterranean diet foods including vegetables, olive oil and fish

MIND diet in practice

Which food patterns carry the strongest evidence for brain protection.


What We'll Cover

Seven risk factors. All evidence-based. All modifiable.

Dr. Pruzin and Dr. Tariot walk through each category with clear explanations of the research, real-world guidance, and time for your questions.

90 min presentation
20–30 min live Q&A


Blood Pressure

Hypertension midlife dramatically raises risk. What targets matter.

Sleep Quality

Sleep apnea, duration, and the brain's overnight cleaning system.

Physical Activity

Aerobic vs. resistance vs. balance training — what the data supports.

Diet

MIND and Mediterranean patterns: what helps and by how much.

Cognitive Engagement

Social connection, learning, and the concept of cognitive reserve.

Stress & Mood

Chronic stress, depression, and their links to dementia risk.

Live Q&A

Bring your questions directly to both Dr. Pruzin and Dr. Tariot.

Expert Faculty

Meet Your Faculty

Jeremy Pruzin, MD

Jeremy Pruzin, MD

Neurologist · Researcher

Board-certified in cognitive and behavioral neurology, Dr. Pruzin focuses on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. He serves as Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix and leads research at the Banner Alzheimer's Institute.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute U. of Arizona College of Medicine
Jeremy Pruzin, MD

Pierre Tariot, MD

Director · Banner Alzheimer's Institute

Dr. Tariot is one of the world's foremost authorities on Alzheimer's disease research and treatment. As Director of the Banner Alzheimer's Institute, he has led landmark prevention trials and helped shape the global scientific agenda for dementia research over several decades.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute Prevention Trials Pioneer

Seats are limited for live Q&A.

Wednesday, October 14 | 4pm · Reserve your place now.

Register Now — $30