Dementia Risk Calculator
Estimate the 20-year risk of dementia from midlife factors with the CAIDE risk score.
Your result
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How the CAIDE score works
CAIDE adds points for seven midlife factors linked with dementia 20 years later in a Finnish study of 1,409 people.
Age 47–53: 3, over 53: 4 · Education 7–9 y: 2, 0–6 y: 3 · Male: 1 · SBP > 140: 2 · BMI > 30: 2 · Cholesterol > 6.5 mmol/L: 2 · Inactive: 1
Score 0–5: 1.0% risk; 6–7: 1.9%; 8–9: 4.2%; 10–11: 7.4%; 12–15: 16.4% over 20 years.
CAIDE score and 20-year risk
| Score | Dementia risk in 20 years |
|---|---|
| 0–5 | 1.0% |
| 6–7 | 1.9% |
| 8–9 | 4.2% |
| 10–11 | 7.4% |
| 12–15 | 16.4% |
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Common questions
How accurate is a life expectancy estimate?
It is an average for everyone your age and sex. Your own health, habits and family history can move it by many years either way.
Is PhenoAge the same as an epigenetic clock?
No. PhenoAge uses routine blood tests; epigenetic clocks use DNA methylation. Both were developed by Levine and colleagues.
How can I lower my risk of falling?
Strength and balance exercise such as tai chi, a medicine review, eye checks, safe footwear and removing trip hazards at home.
What is a normal walking speed for older adults?
About 1.2 to 1.3 m/s in the 60s and 70s. Below 0.8 m/s is considered slow.
What is a good Barthel score?
100 means fully independent in the 10 activities. Under 60 usually means significant help is needed.
Sources
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