ANU Alzheimer's Disease Risk Index (ANU-ADRI)
The ANU-ADRI is an evidence-based, validated, tool aimed at assessing individual exposure to risk factors known to be associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in late-life, that is, over the age of 60 years.
The ANU-ADRI is intended to provide a systematic individualised assessment and report on Alzheimer's disease risk factor exposure. It may be useful for individuals who wish to know their risk profile and areas where they can reduce their risk. It may also be useful to clinicians who would like their patients to record their current risk profile for discussion at their next medical appointment. The ANU-ADRI is also used in research projects that aim to evaluate methods of reducing risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
The assessment
- You can identify your level of risk by answering simple questions about your health and lifestyle
- It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the ANU-ADRI
- A personal risk profile will be computed
- Find out about changes you can make to reduce your risk
- Results are confidential
- Your report can be downloaded to your computer or emailed
Alzheimer’s facts
- Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia
- 298,000 Australians live with dementia
- The pathology for Alzheimer’s occurs in the brain
- Healthy adults may develop the underlying cerebral pathology from their 40s or earlier
- Risk reduction may slow or prevent the accumulation of Alzheimer’s pathology
Science of ANU-ADRI
- The ANU-ADRI is based on 8 years of research and development
- Risk and protective factors were identified from high quality studies of 1000s of people
- Every risk or protective factor has been identified in multiple studies
- The assessment tool has been evaluated on 3 large international databases
- The ANU-ADRI is regularly updated based on new research