Neurologist-Led Dementia Prevention in Rochester, NY
Dementia-related brain changes often begin decades before symptoms appear. That’s why at Healthspan Neurology in Rochester, NY, we take a proactive approach to dementia prevention. Our neurologist-led program uses advanced diagnostics and personalized strategies to target the biggest opportunities to improve your brain health, energy, and prevent dementia. In just three visits over six months you’ll work with Dr. Gajaweera to develop a clear roadmap to optimize your neurologic longevity.
Why Dementia Prevention Matters
The projected lifetime risk of developing dementia after age 55 is 42%—yet research shows that up to half of cases may be preventable. Even more compelling, the biological changes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias begin 20–30 years before symptoms appear.
This means the greatest opportunity to reduce risk exists long before memory problems start.
How Our Dementia Prevention Program Is Different
Despite these advances, our healthcare system remains largely reactive—diagnosing dementia only after cognitive changes are often difficult to reverse. In the meantime, individuals are often given vague advice to “eat better, sleep more, and exercise,” reassured that their test results are normal when what truly matters is achieving optimal. Even highly motivated people are left uncertain whether their efforts are meaningfully reducing their dementia risk.
Healthspan Neurology was created to change that.
The Dementia Preventive Program at Healthspan Neurology
The Dementia Preventive Program is a 6-month neurologist-led program designed for adults who want to reduce dementia risk and protect cognitive function before problems arise. While it is never too late to support brain resilience, the greatest impact occurs when prevention begins in the 40s, 50s, and 60s—or earlier for those with genetic or family risk factors.
By combining advanced diagnostics, individualized risk stratification, and evidence-informed interventions, this program replaces uncertainty with clarity—so you can take a proactive, data-driven approach to lifelong brain health.
Who the Dementia Preventive Program Is For
This program is ideal for individuals who:
Have a family history of dementia or Alzheimer’s
May be experiencing midlife or menopausal brain fog
Have risk factors such as head injury, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease
Want to understand and optimize their brain health before problems arise
Want science-backed guidance and a clear roadmap for what to do next
How Our Dementia Prevention Program Works
The Dementia Preventive Program is a 6-month comprehensive program to optimize brain health.
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We begin with an in-depth evaluation. We’ll explore your goals for healthy aging, what’s important to you and how you might already be working to get there.
Our initial visit will go far beyond a typical medical appointment and will include a detailed neurologic and cognitive assessment, a review of your medical, family, lifestyle, and any prior testing.
You’ll leave your first visit with a neurologist-led personalized plan for extensive testing which may include advanced brain and cardiovascular imaging, genetic insights, and specialized laboratory and physiologic assessments.
Purpose:
To set goals, get motivated and gain insight.
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Dementia prevention can feel overwhelming but our data-driven approach helps you prioritize the strategies most likely to have meaningful impact for your brain. No generic advice - you get a personalized, neurologist-led set of strategies to reduce dementia risk and extend your healthy years.
Purpose:
To replace confusion with clarity and focus so you can work smarter, not harder.
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Your personalized plan provides a clear roadmap to optimize your brain health. Because brain health depends on whole-body health, the same strategies that protect your brain also support your overall vitality and well-being. You’ll know what to prioritize and how to track progress over time—so you feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
Purpose:
To turn insight into action.
Getting Started With Dementia Prevention
Your first step in proactive neurology care in Rochester, New York is a complimentary introductory call—an opportunity to discuss your goals, review your concerns, and explore whether the Dementia Preventive Program, a Neurologic Consultation, or Mind Over Menopause™ is the right fit for you.