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Use Your Brain to Fight Alzheimer’s was born from a deeply personal mission

• To urge seniors to get annual Alzheimer’s screenings - before symptoms become irreversible

• To explain how Alzheimer’s develops, and why understanding the “why” matters

• To explore every current strategy that can slow its progression

• To uncover the brain’s own inner processes and explore how these processes support life-extending tactics

  This book isn’t a memoir, though it includes real stories. It’s not a textbook, but it’s packed with vital information. It’s a clear guide that readers can return to again and again.

  Whether you’re navigating an early-stage diagnosis, supporting aging parents, or giving care to someone you love, this book offers insight, clarity, and practical tools. Each chapter focuses on a key aspect of brain health, allowing you to find exactly what you need, when you need it.

  Knowledge is power - in this case, it just might change the future.

If you’re over 65, don’t wait for memory loss or confusion to become obvious.

The newest Alzheimer’s medications, like Leqembi, are only approved for people in the earliest stages - often before symptoms are noticeable.

That’s the danger. Stages 1 and 2 of Alzheimer’s are hard to spot without testing.

You need a real test - given by your doctor. The most widely accepted cognitive assessments include:

• Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE)

• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

• Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR)

These are simple, fast and low-cost tools used by insurers like Aetna to confirm eligibility for treatment. But here’s the problem: most doctors won’t give one of the tests unless you ask.

That’s why we urge everyone 65 and older to request one of these assessments as part of your annual checkup.

Alzheimer’s can begin so gradually that it's easy to overlook the early signs—most people just explain them away. But recognizing the changes early gives your loved one the best chance to take advantage of treatments that can slow progression.

And the signs aren’t just about memory. They may show up as:

• Poor judgment

• Trouble making decisions

• Confusion about time or place

• Difficulty with words or conversations

• Changes in behavior or personality

• Physical coordination issues

If you have aging parents or loved ones, you may notice things they can’t. Your awareness could make all the difference.

What You Can Do:

1. Know What to Look For

2. Respond Thoughtfully to Changes

3. Encourage a Cognitive Assessment

Early detection opens the door to support, planning, and—most importantly—hope.

Be the person who makes that possible.

🧠 Early Detection

Facing the Unknown: Screenings, Scans and Hope

This chapter walks you through cognitive screening with a doctor, cognitive testing with a neuropsychologist, physical evaluations by a neurologist, and it introduces you to two groundbreaking drugs—Leqembi and Kisunla—that target harmful beta amyloid plaques. It’s about catching the warning signs early and opening doors to hope.

🧬 Alzheimer’s Biology

The Enemies Within: Plaques, Tangles, and Neuron Sabotage

Step into the invisible battle inside the brain. Learn how beta amyloid plaques and tau tangles form, disrupt, and destroy neurons. This chapter offers a clear explanation of how these microscopic culprits interfere with memory and cognition, ultimately leading to Alzheimer’s.

🧠 Memory

From Moments to Milestones: Memory’s Mysterious Workings

How do we remember? Why do we forget? This fascinating chapter takes a look at the many types of memory our brain processes, connects, alters and discards, ultimately reshaping our minds and how we see ourselves.

💪 Brain Health

Eat. Move. Sleep. Repeat: Brain Wellness Unlocked

Brain Health reveals how sleep, exercise, and diet are essential pillars of cognitive function. You’ll learn how sleep helps clear brain waste and solidify memory, why physical activity is crucial for a thriving mind, and how modern diets can disrupt brain health. Practical, evidence-based advice is woven with captivating insights into how our bodies and brains are meant to work together.

📚 Activating Your Brain

Use It or Lose It: Lifelong Learning and Brain Vitality

Discover how continuous learning and new experiences builds new neural connections and protects your brain over time. Whether it’s a new language, a puzzle, or a fresh perspective, this chapter explains why mental stimulation is vital—and offers easy ways to keep your brain challenged every day.

👂 Hearing’s Constant Mission

The Sound of Memory: Why Hearing Loss Harms Cognition

Hearing is more than just a sense—it’s a key player in brain health. This chapter explains how hearing plays a vital role in the formation of memories, and why hearing loss can accelerate Alzheimer’s symptoms. You’ll learn how the brain works overtime to fill in missing sound, leading to cognitive fatigue and isolation—and how early intervention can protect your mind.

 🧩 Delaying Memory Loss

Strategies to Stay Sharp — Reasoning, Remembering & Reacting

This chapter explores practical, research-informed strategies to help maintain mental sharpness and delay cognitive decline. You'll learn how to strengthen memory, enhance abstract reasoning, and adapt to slower processing speeds with effective everyday techniques. Special focus is given to the role of executive function—our brain’s command center for decision-making and problem-solving—and how to preserve its power through simple, targeted habits. From managing finances to navigating daily life, discover how to keep your mind working at its best.

 🤝 Socializing

We are Hard-wired to be Social: Social Connection Promotes Brain Health

Why is being social so essential for the brain? This chapter reveals how human connection boosts brain chemistry, builds memory, and buffers against decline. You’ll learn how the brain rewards healthy interaction—and punishes isolation—and why staying socially engaged is one of the most powerful ways to protect your mind.

 🧾 Putting Our House in Order

Graceful Goodbyes: Preparing for What Comes Next

The final chapter offers a thoughtful, compassionate guide to planning for the end of life. It explores the emotional and practical steps we can take to ensure that our wishes are known and our loved ones are cared for. A powerful conclusion that reminds us: preparing well is one final act of love.