Recharge Your Brain
As people age, they often find that their brain doesn’t work quite as well as it once did. You might find yourself pausing when trying to recall a name or struggling to find the perfect word to express yourself. The word might be “on the tip of your tongue” and only come to mind after the moment has passed. You may also need to reread passages to fully understand them or find yourself stumbling over organizational tasks and becoming more challenged by calculations. Another sign is when you forget a familiar face and fail to recognize someone you know.
These changes can be challenging and frightening, but they are not uncommon. Importantly, symptoms of cognitive decline and brain fog can be early indicators of a more serious diagnosis. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s, is the leading cause of death for Australian women and the second leading cause of death for all Australians. However, it doesn’t have to be this way.
Dr. Anita Cochrane has studied and trained nationally and internationally in strategies to prevent mental decline. A highlight of her studies was training in the Bredesen Protocol with Dr. Dale Bredesen, an international expert in neurodegeneration. The protocol helps people reverse and prevent early stages of cognitive decline, meaning that a family history or even a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is no longer a death sentence.
The Recharge Your Brain program assesses your personal risk of mental decline and addresses it with tailored solutions. This program aims to teach clients:
- how to recognize the early signs of mental decline and Alzheimer’s disease,
- how nutrition and lifestyle changes can help prevent and reverse mental decline, and
- how toxins, including pollution, can affect brain health and what you can do about it.
If you are concerned about your cognitive status and want more information or support, you can contact LifePsyche for an appointment.
Note: As an allied health professional, Anita cannot bulk-bill blood tests but is happy to work with your general practitioner or other medical professionals if testing is required.