Dementia Preventive Care

At Healthspan Neurology, my mission is to minimize the risk of dementia as much as possible for each patient.

I do this by staying curious and informed of evolving research and bringing this to you in the form of evidence-informed advanced diagnostics and personalized risk factor modification strategies. My 25 years of clinical experience as a board certified neurologist informs your expert driven care.

How we establish your Dementia Preventive Protocol over three visits:

Step 1 - Your complimentary 20” call 

We use this time for me to learn about your background, what you’re looking for, what I offer and if we are the right fit.

Step 2 - Our first Dementia Prevention visit - ASSESS

This is the fun part. 

The majority of this 75”+ visit is spent getting to know you and exploring your medical history, family tree, lifestyle habits as well as your goals for aging. By the end of this visit I will recommend comprehensive testing to be completed prior to your second visit. This is going to almost definitely include lab work as well as possible genetic testing and advanced imaging, all well beyond the ordinary.

Step 3 - Our second Dementia Prevention visit - ANALYZE

This is the really interesting part. 

During this second 75”+ visit we review your testing results in detail.  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 then take targeted steps to mitigate their effects. We develop your Dementia Preventive Protocol so that you work smarter, not harder and take agency over your brain health.

Because what is good for the brain is also good for the body your dementia prevention protocol is also going to optimize your:

  • exercise fitness

  • nutrition

  • cardiometabolic health

  • microbiome health

  • sleep

  • stress management

  • hormonal balance

  • use of prescription medications and supplements

  • lifestyle habits and general health

You won’t need to do it all at once but you’ll have a roadmap and coaching along the way. With over 20 years of working within the Rochester medical community I also have a network of healthcare providers that I trust and will make referrals to if further specialized care is needed. 

Step 4 - Our third Dementia Prevention visit - RESULTS

This is the really rewarding part. 

During this third 75” visit we review your Dementia Preventive Protocol and how you are gaining agency over your brain (and body) health and how to focus your efforts.  Because you have a step by step plan for what to do you will feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.  Life is never perfect and will get in the way sometimes but now you know how to prioritize, take control and stay on track.

Step 5 - Follow up - REVIEW

Your Dementia Preventive Protocol will be provided to you in a step by step easy to follow written program.  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 Preventive Protocol gives you the detailed steps you need to take to mitigate your risk of dementia by optimizing your brain efficiency and resilience.