the results to date demonstrate what has been learned and how we can increase the opportunity for people with dementia to be active and benefit from improved health. HFW Active Body, Active Brain promotes pleasure and enjoyment in walking while promoting brain and body health for both people with dementia and their family carers. was established in 2009 and is a state-wide, community based service in Queensland, committed to the provision of Person Centred Support for people living with dementia. the state work with people with dementia and their families to identify unmet needs and explore behavioural changes as well as offer carer support and dementia education within a flexible care co-ordination model. in particular, understanding and supporting changed behaviour requires a comprehensive understanding about dementia, the recognition that every person has their own individuality, life story and personal strengths, the ability to advocate for individualised care and supporting meaningful relationships and activities to achieve outcomes that enhance quality of life. elements within the service that support and enable these person-centred practices. These include professional leadership, ongoing opportunities for professional development, range of service delivery models, specifically designed behaviour analysis documentation tools, working closely with other service providers and dementia education for families and health and care professionals. a world-first prospective study examining the effect of late-life University level education on the rate of age-related cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in older adults. It is hypothesised that purposeful, complex mental stimulation derived from university education in older adults will exert a protective effect against age-related cognitive decline and reduce the incidence of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's Disease. The THBP commenced in 2011 and intends to recruit up to 1000 adults aged 50-79 years at time of entry in to the study. Of the participant sample, 90% will undertake a minimum of 12 months part-time University level study as an intervention. The remaining 10% will act as a |