Decoding Dementia: Futureproof Your Brain with Mitchell Clionsky, PhD Neuropsychologist & Author of “Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain”

<p class="MsoNormal">Research suggests one in every two dementia cases can be prevented.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Today, my guest is Mitchell Clionsky PhD, a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with 45 years of experience evaluating and treating patients with MCI, dementia, ADHD, and brain injury. In their book, <a href= "https://braindoc.com/dementia-prevention/where-to-buy/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">“Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain”</a>, Emily Clionsky MD and Mitchell Clionsky PhD, renowned "braindocs", guide you on a path to brain health through their unique, evidence-backed approach combining science and psychology. A publication of Johns Hopkins Press, this book dives into the pressing need to address factors like sleep apnea, social isolation, sensory deprivation, and the importance of treating conditions like depression, which can often be overlooked in the broader context of cognitive health. Together, they've curated a wealth of knowledge and strategies in their book to help you reduce your risk of “all-cause dementia”. The mission behind the book is Brain Health Awareness, intending to educate and motivate individuals to reduce the impending burden of dementia. For many families, watching a loved one struggle with dementia has led to their apprehensions about facing a similar diagnosis.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Mitchell Clionsky, both with extensive professional background and personal experiences in dealing with dementia, will enlighten us about what we've historically known about dementia prevention and where we currently stand. With his guidance, we'll explore the landscape of treatments on the horizon for dementia and Alzheimer's. He also provides practical and actionable insights to those feeling overwhelmed about where to begin in dementia prevention.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you're curious, there's a self-assessment in their book,