Beat Cognitive Decline: Dr. Heather Sandison’s Best Advice! (Eps. 25)

Over 212 million Americans say their biggest fear about growing older is developing Alzheimer’s. Part of why we’re so afraid is that we believe it’s untreatable. But what if we could not only prevent cognitive decline, but actually reverse it?

In REVERSING ALZHEIMER’S: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain

Health (HarperCollins, June 11, 2024), Dr. Heather Sandison, a leading expert in dementia care, proves that reversal is possible, and is already occurring in patients at Solcere, her brain-optimization clinic, and Marama, her memory care facility, in San Diego, California.

You can learn more about her book and other offerings here: /https://www.drheathersandison.com/

SUMMARY

Dr. Sandison discusses cognitive decline, dementia stages, and importance of lifestyle changes. Modifiable risk factors like hearing loss, hypertension, and social isolation increase dementia risk. Sleep apnea contributes to cognitive decline. A complex approach addressing toxicity, nutrients, and other root causes is needed for Alzheimer's. Brain-nourishing environments are crucial.

TAKEAWAYS

– Personalized lifestyle interventions can help cognitive decline.

– Addressing modifiable risks and maintaining cognitive reserve is key.

– Sleep apnea treatment is essential to prevent further decline.

– Toxicity reduction and creating nourishing environments improve cognition.

– Sandison's book provides toolkit for better brain health.

02:00 Introduction and Background

04:43 Understanding Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's

11:34 Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia

16:42 The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Cognitive Decline

26:10 The Role of Toxicity in Cognitive Decline

32:55 Creating Brain Nourishing Environments