Proactive Neurology for Cognitive Vitality and Dementia Prevention
Dementia Prevention
Why Prevention Matters
The projected lifetime risk of developing dementia after age 55 is 42%.
The good news: nearly half of those cases may be preventable.
Yet our medical system isn’t built for prevention—especially when it comes to something as complex as dementia. Traditional care focuses on diagnosing disease after it appears. At Healthspan Neurology, we do things differently.
The Dementia Preventive Program is a precision-based program designed for adults who want to take action early, protect long-term brain health, and gain agency over their cognitive future. It’s never too late to support brain health—but the most effective prevention starts in your 40s, 50s and 60s, or earlier if dementia runs in your family.
Who It’s For
This program is ideal for individuals who:
Have a family history of dementia or Alzheimer’s
Are experiencing midlife or menopausal brain fog
Have risk factors such as head injury, sleep apnea, obesity, heavy alcohol or tobacco use
Have a personal or family history of high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, or heart/vascular disease
Simply want to understand and optimize their brain health before problems arise
How It Works
A three-step, six-month roadmap for brain resilience and prevention
Program Overview
Structured six-month program
Three 90-minute in-person visits
Three 20-minute phone check-ins
All visits conducted directly with Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera
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We begin with a comprehensive evaluation designed to understand your unique neurologic profile, risk factors, and goals for aging well.
This visit includes:
Neurologic exam and detailed medical, family, and lifestyle history
Cognitive assessment
Personalized recommendations for testing, which may include:
Advanced lab testing
Genetic testing (as indicated)
Continuous glucose monitoring
Body composition analysis
Brain and cardiovascular imaging
You’ll leave with a customized testing plan built to identify both current status and hidden vulnerabilities.
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At your second visit, we review your test results in detail. The goal is to empower, not alarm. By uncovering risks early, we can take targeted steps to reduce them and build a plan that strengthens brain health across all domains.
Recommendations may include strategies to optimize:
Physical fitness, strength, and balance
Sleep quality and circadian rhythm
Mental health and stress resilience
Safe use of prescription medications and supplements
Cardiometabolic, inflammatory, and hormonal health
You’ll receive a clear, actionable roadmap so you know how to work smarter—not harder—toward lifelong brain vitality.
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Our third visit focuses on review and refinement. We’ll track your progress, fine-tune your strategies, and outline the next steps of your personalized prevention plan.
Your customized Brainwise Plan will include practical, prioritized guidance to help you maintain cognitive health and neurologic vitality for years to come.
How It’s Different
The Dementia Prevention Program goes well beyond routine neurology or “memory screening.” It is data-driven, neurologist-led, and deeply personalized, integrating precision diagnostics with whole-person, lifestyle-based medicine.
By combining advanced testing, evidence-informed interventions, and ongoing support, this program helps you understand your unique brain risk profile and build resilience—long before symptoms appear.
Don’t just fear dementia. Be proactive, start early, and gain agency over your brain health.
Getting Started
Your first step is a free introductory call to discuss your goals and determine whether the Dementia Preventive Program is right for you.