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July 21, 2024 54 mins

Let's be honest, a lot of us would rather not think about Alzheimer's. But here's the thing - statistics show that over 6 million people are living with Alzheimer's and that number is projected to grow at staggering rates. 

This episode isn't about scaring you. It's about sharing some pretty amazing research that's changing how we look at memory loss. We're not just talking about preventing it anymore - we're talking about actually turning it around. Wild, right? We're going show you what's really possible for our brains as we get older.

Dr. Heather Sandison is going to walk us through some game-changing ideas about Alzheimer's. She'll show how patients and their families can take back some control from this tough disease. 

Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about getting older and staying sharp. This isn't just about dodging Alzheimer's - it's about making your whole brain work better and enjoying life more. We're going to swap out worry for action, confusion for clarity, and feeling stuck for feeling empowered.

We'll cover:

  • Steps to improve brain health for the long haul
  • A look at what medications can (and can't) do
  • How combining (aka "stacking") lifestyle changes shows measurable improvement in cognitive function
  • Why sleep apnea matters more than you might think
  • The most important thing caregivers should do each week

About Heather Sandison, ND
Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of the peer reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Dr. Sandison's New York Times Best-Selling Book, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health is revolutionary and a much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.

Learn more about Dr. Sandison https://www.drheathersandison.com/
Learn more about her book Reversing Alzheimer's https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/

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