On Saturday (20 January) more than 35 local residents met at St John’s Church to hear from Dr. Pallavi Nair, Research Associate in the Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London. Dr Nair addressed the risks associated with dementia, underscoring the persistent need for increased awareness, preventive measures, proactive risk reduction, early detection, and timely support to enhance the quality of life for individuals, caregivers, and the community at large.