Brain Health in
Clinical Practice
Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies for dementia risk reduction
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia and a major and growing health burden in New Zealand and globally. Yet up to three-quarters of people living with dementia worldwide may remain undiagnosed. One contributing factor is that cognitive changes can be mistaken for a normal part of ageing—including by healthcare practitioners. But dementia is not an inevitable consequence of getting older. Research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing potentially modifiable risk factors.
Brain Health in Clinical Practice is an online, on-demand course designed to help you understand the relationship between dementia risk and nutrition-led lifestyle medicine. Developed by health professionals, the course provides you with an opportunity to earn 4 CPD hours, examining the current evidence and developing practical strategies to communicate effectively with patients about brain health and behaviour change.
What to expect from the Brain Health in Clinical Practice course
Brain Health in Clinical Practice is designed for healthcare professionals who want to support dementia risk reduction through patient-centred conversations grounded in current evidence. We explore what we know about the factors that can increase the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and, importantly, the evidence-based steps that your patients can take to potentially reduce that risk.
- Gain practical, evidence-based knowledge across 5 modules, featuring concise lessons, expert presentations, interactive quizzes, and ready-to-use patient handouts for consultations.
- Develop confidence in applying the evidence to patient-centred care, with dedicated lessons on health literacy and practical communication strategies.
- Learn at your own pace with flexible, on-demand access, while building a deeper understanding of how lifestyle choices can help reduce dementia risk.
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Expert insights from trusted healthcare professionals
Brain Health in Clinical Practice was developed by a team of healthcare professionals with expertise in evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Our experts share how diet and other lifestyle factors can help reduce the risk for dementia. Like all of our work at Doctors For Nutrition, the course is free from industry influence.
Elena Schaller
PharmD, BSc
DFN Education Lead
Amy Leahy
Degree-qualified Nutritionist
Master of Public Health
DFN Education Support
Dr Adrian Griscti
General Practitioner
DFN Advisory Council
Dr Neal Barnard
International Advisor (USA) of Doctors For Nutrition
Dr Michael Klaper
Physician, Speaker, Educator
Dr Nicole Lee
CEO, Hello Sunday Morning
Stephan Herzog
Executive Director | ABLM & IBLM
Rebecca Stonor
CEO, Doctors For Nutrition
Access comprehensive video lessons and other resources
Unlike short-term programs or general nutrition courses, this offering is condition-specific and focuses exclusively on brain health. It combines in-depth education with practical behaviour change strategies to aid sustainable lifestyle changes that can help reduce dementia risk.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify key modifiable risk factors associated with cognitive decline and dementia across the life course.
- Explain the relationship between nutrition, cardiometabolic health, lifestyle behaviours and brain health, and their relevance to dementia risk reduction.
- Utilise patient-centred, health literacy–informed communication strategies to facilitate shared decision-making and sustainable behaviour change.
- Provide practical, evidence-based lifestyle recommendations tailored to individual patient needs, preferences and circumstances.
- Plus much more!
Why Brain Health in Clinical Practice is for you
Discover evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help reduce dementia risk and support brain health in your patients.
Recognise the window of opportunity for prevention and learn how to support brain health before noticeable cognitive changes emerge.
Get easy-to-understand resources to strengthen health literacy, support behaviour change, and improve patient outcomes.
This activity is RACGP approved and ACRRM accredited for 4 CPD hours (Educational Activity). You may be able to self claim with other CPD providers. Upon completion, a certificate of completion is automatically available for your records. The course is also IBLM approved for CME for the Lifestyle Medicine Maintenance of Certification (MOC).
What did previous DFN course participants learn?
Your investment to gain valuable brain health knowledge
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Given the digital nature and immediate accessibility of our on-demand activities, all associated fees are non-refundable. Please see our refund policy here.
All proceeds support Doctors For Nutrition’s independent charitable work, free from industry influence, so we can continue to provide education and advocacy, alleviate suffering, and save lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course is on-demand, meaning you can start whenever you’re ready. There’s no start date, and you can move through the content at your own pace based on your schedule and goals.
You will receive progress emails starting from the time you first access or purchase the course however, you’re free to start the course whenever it suits you. While you’re welcome to complete the course multiple times, the email journey will only be sent during your first attempt.
Brain Health in Clinical Practice is designed for healthcare professionals who want to support dementia risk reduction through patient-centred conversations grounded in current evidence. We explore what we know about the factors that can increase the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and, importantly, the evidence-based steps that your patients can take to potentially reduce that risk.
The course offers a range of resources to access from the comfort of your home, in a time that suits you. These include video lessons, text lessons, downloads and demonstrations. If you have questions, you can contact our DFN team for assistance, or ask questions directly within the course.
DFN members will have lifetime access to the course materials for as long as they remain members. Non-members will have access for 12 months from the date of purchase. Within these timeframes, you can revisit the content as often as you like, whenever it suits you.
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