Preventing Alzheimer’s DiseasePreventing Alzheimer’s Disease

Daniel G. Amen, MDAmen Clinics, Inc.

Daniel G. Amen, MDAmen Clinics, Inc.

Is it ever too late to have a better brain?Is it ever too late to have a better brain?

SPECT = single photon emission computed tomography

SPECT = single photon emission computed tomography

Alzheimer’s

Alcoholism

Brain Trauma

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Brain Activity Over TimeA

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30 year old 55 year old30 year old 55 year old

Typical 82 year old, unhealthy brainTypical 82 year old, unhealthy brain

Typical 82 Dr. Doris Rapp 82 Typical 82 Dr. Doris Rapp 82

1. Start by knowing the health of your own brain

1. Start by knowing the health of your own brain

AndyAndy

Healthy Andy Healthy Andy

Andy 11 Years LaterAndy 11 Years Later

Andy’s Brain Aged BackwardsAndy’s Brain Aged Backwards

1999 2010

5 Warning Signs Your Brain Is In Trouble

1. Poor memory

2. Poor judgment

3. Depression

4. Obesity

5. Chronic insomnia/ sleep apnea

Regular TestingEarly If You Are At Risk

Regular TestingEarly If You Are At Risk

Cognitive testing

WebNeuro

Brain SPECT or PET

2. The Time to Stop Alzheimer’s Is NOW

National Institutes of AgingOLD Alzheimer’s Guidelines

Normal

Mild cognitive impairment

Alzheimer’s disease

National Institutes of AgingNEW Alzheimer’s Guidelines

Normal

Preclinical stage

Mild cognitive impairment

Alzheimer’s disease

59 Year Old Woman

72 Year Old Man

3. Know and Reduce Your Risk Factors

Know and Reduce Your Risk Know and Reduce Your Risk Genetic risks – Apo E4 gene

Brain injury

Alcohol abuse

Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome

CV disease, including high BP, lipid problems

Cerebral vascular disease

Exercise less than twice a week

Know and Reduce Your Risk (cont’d) Know and Reduce Your Risk (cont’d) Less formal education

Diabetes

Smoking

Parkinson’s disease

Untreated depression

Untreated ADD

Low estrogen from hysterectomies

Know and Reduce Your Risk (cont’d) Know and Reduce Your Risk (cont’d) Low testosterone levels

Sleep apnea

Cancer treatment

Getting hair or nails done too often

8 Ways SPECT Will Change Everything You Do

1. You Will Develop Brain Envy

Age 37 Age 57 Age 37 Age 57

2. You will be more careful with psychotropic medications

Healthy Xanax

3. You won’t let your kids play tackle football

Healthy NFL Player

4. You will take environmental toxins much more seriously

Healthy Firefighter

5. You will take weight more seriously

Weight

Brain size

6. Stop thinking in DSM terms only and more in brain system pathology

Low activity depression High activity depression

7. Think about the early detection and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

Healthy Early Alzheimer’s

Ray and NancyRay and Nancy

8. Think About Reversing Brain Damage

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Before After 10 Weeks

Ray and Nancy AfterRay and Nancy After

NOW Is The Time To get your brain tested

To start making better decisions

To avoid anything that hurts your brain and engage in regular brain healthy habits

To get any brain problems treated and to do this program with a partner or in your organization

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Amen Clinics Inc.www.amenclinics.com

Amen Clinics Inc.www.amenclinics.com

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