A Bredesen Protocol update

This is the latest paper from Bredesen and colleagues, published in the Open Access Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Parkinsonism. When searching for the article, I found many websites sharing it, and this one has negative comments about Bredesen and his protocol, alongside some very positive ones! As always, with new approaches to diseases (or anything),Continue reading “A Bredesen Protocol update”

Reinvesting in life is the best prescription

It’s been a while since I published anything here… but I have been reminded of an article I wrote a few years ago for the Australian Journal of Dementia Care today, which is about ditching the Prescribed Disengagement® given to most of us when diagnosed with dementia, and Living Beyond Dementia™ instead. Reinvesting in life isContinue reading “Reinvesting in life is the best prescription”

Transcendental Meditation and Dementia

Anyone who follows this site knows I have been a believer in Bredesen’s Protocol, although I do have some healthy scepticism as well! In saying that, I believe if we don’t view dementia as a chronic disease, which brings with it acquired cognitive disabilities, the estimates of people being diagnosed may be much higher thanContinue reading “Transcendental Meditation and Dementia”

Dementia and The Titanic

The Titanic sadly, but very famously sank, and there was no stopping it, with many people losing their lives! History.com says: “The luxury steamship RMS Titanic sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic after sideswiping an iceberg during its maiden voyage. Of the 2,240 passengers andContinue reading “Dementia and The Titanic”

My questioning brain…

Ok, so anyone who follows me here, or indeed my other blog, will know I’ve been a strong believer of the Bredesen Protocol. A few weeks ago, I was inspired to see this Protocol differently. In particular, the fact that MPI Cognition refuses to make their list of trained practitioners public is what is makingContinue reading “My questioning brain…”