Is dementia a vaccine-preventable condition?

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal presents a webinar entitled:  Is dementia a vaccine-preventable condition?  The speaker is Dr. Dawn Bowdish, a professor with the Department of Medicine and Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health.

For many, dementia is one of the scariest parts of aging. While habits like exercising, eating well, and staying socially active help reduce risk, they require long-term effort. What if lowering your risk by about 20% could be as simple as a couple of visits to your doctor or pharmacist? New research shows that vaccines for shingles, influenza, pneumonia, and more not only protect against infection but also reduce the risk of dementia and other conditions.

Visit the website for more information and to register.