Dementia Preventive Care

Nearly 1/2 of dementia and Alzheimer’s cases are preventable if we start early and are proactive. To do this I offer an evidence-informed proactive six month comprehensive program that goes well beyond the ordinary. This is for motivated individuals looking for personalized, targeted ways to optimize brain health and prevent or slow down progression of dementia.

Dementia Prevention Program

WHO IS IT FOR

While we should all be concerned with optimizing brain health the program is especially important for those who may:

  • Have a family history of dementia

  • Be experiencing mild cognitive symptoms or “brain fog”

  • Have dementia risk factors such as concussion, sleep apnea, obesity, heavy alcohol or tobacco use or personal/family history of high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, or heart/vascular disease

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • A six month structured, comprehensive, personalized dementia prevention plan

  • Three 90-minute in-person visits

  • Three 30-minute telehealth visits

  • All visits directly with Dr. Gajaweera

Visit 1 ASSESS

During our first visit we take time to get to know you—reviewing your neurologic exam, medical and family history, lifestyle, and goals for aging. Then we’ll develop a personalized, precision-based assessment that considers over 30 advanced diagnostic markers to uncover your individual risk factors for cognitive decline. Your comprehensive testing may include:

  • cognitive assessment

  • advanced labs

  • genetic testing

  • continuous glucose monitoring

  • body composition analysis

  • exercise fitness testing

  • amyloid/tau biomarkers

  • brain imaging

  • cardiovascular imaging

  • sleep analysis

Visit 2 ANALYZE

During this second visit we review your testing results in detail and consider what further testing may be helpful. This may uncover hidden risks we weren’t aware of but the purpose here is to empower, not alarm. By knowing these risks we can identify which of more than 70 evidence-informed, actionable strategies will best support your unique brain. I translate all this into clear, prioritized steps, so you feel empowered—not overwhelmed.

Because optimizing brain health involves whole person care, recommendations will also improve your:

  • fitness, strength and balance

  • metabolism and insulin resistance

  • sleep

  • mental health

  • use of prescription medications and supplements

  • cardiovascular, inflammatory and hormonal health

You won’t need to do it all at once but you’ll have a roadmap so that you know how to work smarter, not harder to gain agency over your brain health.

Visit 3 RESULTS

During the third step we review your recommendations, your progress and a step by step plan on how to focus your ongoing efforts. Your customized Dementia Program will guide you on what to prioritize so you feel empowered, not overwhelmed.

Next Steps

Follow up visits at least every 6-12 months are recommended so we can review repeat testing and make appropriate shifts in strategy when needed.  Alternatively you can choose to take next steps independently or review them with your other care providers.  Either way, the Dementia Prevention Program will give you the detailed steps you need to take to mitigate your risk of dementia by optimizing your brain efficiency and resilience.