A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer's and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease.
A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the urgency for a solution has never been greater.
Dr. Heather Sandison is at the forefront of dementia care and research. 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, Dr. Sandison knows better than most what Alzheimer's does to people--to their brains, their bodies, their families, and their lives.
If you're facing the challenge of Alzheimer's, either personally or as a caregiver, there is hope. A growing body of evidence shows that implementing a handful of strategies can improve cognition and quality of life in dementia patients. In Reversing Alzheimer's, Dr. Sandison lays out this customizable and doable approach so that you can start supporting you or your loved one's brain health right away.
Within these pages, Dr. Sandison distills complex neurocognitive research into actionable steps, empowering you to:
Fortify your brain health against cognitive declineImplement lifestyle changes that can reverse the effects of Alzheimer'sTransform your environment to support cognitive wellnessUnderstand options for brain health to fit any budgetDr. Sandison's expertise, derived from her clinical practice, residential care, and peer-reviewed research, charts the course for a future where Alzheimer's is not a terminal diagnosis, but a reversible condition. Reversing Alzheimer's is an essential tool for anyone aspiring to rewrite their story and achieve a future free from the affliction of Alzheimer's.
Author Biography:
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 is primary author of peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. She hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's Summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia.
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 is primary author of peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. She hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's Summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia.
Kate Hanley is an author, yoga teacher, and personal development coach who helps busy women focus on the things that matter so they can stop stressing about the things that don't. In addition to working one-on-one with clients, Kate teaches and speaks about mindful time management, avoiding burnout, and finding work-life balance at companies and events. She's been quoted in Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, Fortune, and has appeared on the Today show, where she noticed seconds before the cameras started rolling that her sweater was on backwards--it was the perfect opportunity to practice what she teaches. Kate lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with her husband and two kids.
Dale Bredesen, MD, is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, and the author of The End of Alzheimer's. He held faculty positions at the University of California, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles and directed the program on aging at the Burnham Institute before coming to the Buck Institute in 1998 as its founding president and CEO. He is a professor at UCLA.
Teri Clark Linden is a professional stage, screen, and voice-over actress with years of industry experience. She received her BA in theater from Chicago's Roosevelt University and has been seen along side Laverne & Shirley star Cindy Williams in Kong's Night Out at Meadow Brook Theatre. Appearances in film include Jack Reacher with Tom Cruise, Won't Back Down with Viola Davis, and Super 8.
