#887 Dr. Heather Sandison on On Improving Brain Health

#887 Dr. Heather Sandison on On Improving Brain Health

Author: David Van Nuys, Ph.D. April 10, 2024 Duration: 0:00


Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of the peer reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer’s summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.

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