Let’s Talk Dementia Risk

Loneliness doesn’t just affect how people feel, it affects how they function. It is now recognised as a contributing risk factor in the development of dementia, particularly among older adults living alone. 

According to Age UK, chronic loneliness increases the risk of developing dementia by up to 50%. That’s not a soft signal, it’s a public health warning. 

The Lancet Commission has gone further, listing social isolation and loneliness as modifiable risk factors in the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia. Yet most interventions focus on clinical treatments long after early indicators have appeared. Prevention rarely begins with connection even though it should. 

At Sacana, we believe structured social contact is more than just conversation. It’s a protective factor, a simple, scalable intervention that helps individuals remain mentally active, emotionally resilient, and socially included. 

Our service offers real-time, human-led support through trained Matrons. These aren’t volunteers or chatbots. They are professionals delivering safeguarded, one-to-one connection in multiple languages, tailored to each user’s preferences and needs. This structured format encourages regular interaction, the sharing of stories, stimulation through conversation and most importantly, continuity. 

By providing consistent contact over time, Sacana helps reduce the disconnection that can contribute to both cognitive decline and emotional withdrawal. We’re not replacing clinical care, we’re helping delay the need for it. 

The earlier we act, the more we protect. For older adults, for carers, and for the health and care systems that support them. 

Let’s stop waiting for loneliness to escalate into something worse. 

Let’s intervene with dignity. Let’s prevent decline before it begins. 

Let's talk, connect and thrive. 

Connect with us at enquiries@sacana.com