Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health Hardcover – June 11, 2024

I am reading this book in pieces. I am at the week one recipe. There is no recipe for the keto waffles. Does anyone know it? I am shocked about how much fat there is in cream of broccoli soup. My mind needs to wrap around this. It has 1 1/2 sticks of butter. I also see it has monk fruit in many recipes. Most monk fruit comes with erythritol. Trying to staying away from erythritol , any suggestions?

This book is an amazing boost for me, and it is enjoyable and easy to read. There are stories to inspire you, an amazing number of strategies to try, and Dr. Sandison isn’t just blowing smoke up your skirt. I have the dreaded two copies of ApoE4 (bad genes that increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s). Dr. Sandison takes a bit of a different look at the anti-Alzheimer’s protocol pioneered by Dr. Dale Bredesen. Where Dr. Bredesen concentrates on the biochemical, medical aspects of dementia development and prevention, Dr. Sandison emphasizes the lifestyle changes that are proven to help. I’ve been watching Dr. Bredesen’s work for years and following his protocol. I have a Bredesen-trained doctor. I’ve read it all and done a lot to improve my cognitive health. But I’ve been unmotivated to do brain exercises, to meditate, to deal with potential exposure to mold and other toxins. And I feel guilty about not doing enough. Scared to death of getting worse, and sure it will be my fault when I do.This book changed that for me and did so in a surprising way. I always read the Bredesen Protocol as a to-do list that I didn’t have the energy to complete. I did the stuff that was easiest for me and left the rest. Dr. Sandison lets readers know that it is impossible to do the entire program completely, and she gives you permission to begin slowly and do what you can (in fairness Dr. Bredesen, whom I admire, also makes this point but I never really took it to heart). By telling me I don’t have to do it all, this book has counter-intuitively made me want to do more.But more of what? Well, there are suggestions in every part of the book under the heading “If you only do one thing.” These are thoughtful, science-based, easy and quick. There are extensive numbers of ways to challenge your brain – not the damn brain-training apps I avoid – but so many ideas for every type of person in every category of fun. The book points out, not just in this area but in all the chapters, activities that check multiple boxes and give you extra bang for your buck. For example, by exercising with other people outdoors, cognition and health are boosted not only by exercise but by exposure to nature and via social interaction.I wish that I had had this book when my mother developed Alzheimer’s. There is a lot of insightful and useful information here for caregivers, including how to communicate with and engage your loved one, how to take care of yourself, and how to find time and joy on what can be a sad, stressful road.Quick thoughts on two important aspects of cognitive care that many people find overwhelming – exercise and a low-carb diet. Dr. Sandison manages to make both of these accessible and appealing. She talks about exercise types and strategies (EWOT, dual task training) that are new to me and probably to a lot of people. She makes the point that you don’t have to be on a keto diet forever and that you should take breaks from it to improve your metabolic flexibility.Get the book. There’s enough in here to make preventing or slowing cognitive decline doable and even fun. There’s enough for caretakers to take heart and find new strategies. There’s hope and plenty of it, dispensed in an inspiring and very readable way.

I have the good fortune to be a (three years plus) patient of Dr. Sandison’s. I see her for Alzheimer’s prevention. I carry one of the Alzheimer’s genes; runs in my family. I am grateful beyond words, for what I have learned from Dr. Sandison, and how powerful the protocol is that she recommends. I am very knowledgeable about Dr. Dale Bredesen, which is how I found Dr. Sandison. My own health has improved since working with Dr. Sandison and I know longer live in fear of developing dementia. The beauty of her book is she has compressed her vast knowledge into a well organized, user friendly, comprehensive, read. She explains in depth each area of optimizing brain health, backed up by science and clinical studies. What I most appreciate about Reversing Alzheimer’s is that this book is inspiring! Dr. Sandison is warm, engaging, and encouraging, as she guides the reader through her reversing/preventing Alzheimer’s plan. I live in Los Angeles and drive to her office near San Diego for my blood draws. Dr. Sandison’s office is an extension of her - warm and professional. Dana, who works in the office (she has a PhD!) is equally inspiring, and an example of the caliber of people who work with Dr. Sandison. Thank you Dr. Sandison for writing such a valuable book. Reversing Alzheimer’s!

Boring. Unrealistic. Only in California can you “open your windows for a cpl hours” every day. And “ have a family member or neighbor” stay with your loved one who has dementia (to give you a break). When my husband had dementia -he didn’t recognize his best friend and wouldn’t let him come into our home. We have no family in the area. And the real clincher was that during Covid-the stupid liberals essentially “banned” socializing with your neighbors. No one in MY neighborhood was stupid enough to call the snitch line (if you had a neighbor come in to your home to stay with a demented family member) but you never know. So, when I had two separate surgeries-during the Covid years-there was no one to stay with my husband. My son had to drive 4.5 hours one way to get here. And I am retired from the medical profession and I know many ppl who follow a keto diet but I have tried it and feel absolutely miserable on it. I do eat healthy and exercise daily for a cpl hours-strenuously- but most if the advice is either common sense for most of us or impractical. And just getting to her recommendations will put you to sleep!!