Category: News
Case Notes: Juanita, 71 years – Advancing Dementia
Background Juanita* developed primary progressive aphasia – a progressively worsening neurodegenerative disease similar to Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Her medical history included: obstructive sleep apnea, chronic sinus issues, and frequent mold exposure. She suffered with extended periods of anxiety and depression throughout her life. Dementia also ran strong in her family, […]
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Case Notes: Mary, 58 years old – Mild Cognitive Impairment
Background Mary* was experiencing memory/thinking problems for about 6 years. Difficulty attending to details, increasingly flustered at work, losing words, and increasing trouble with names. Mary notes: “I feel dumb a lot.” Life-long attention issues. Mary recently developed difficulty sleeping and started prescription medication to help her sleep at night. […]
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Ketogenic Diets for Cognitive Health
By Nicole Gould, RDN, LD By now, you have probably heard of a Ketogenic diet – a high fat, very low carb eating style. It’s been touted for weight loss, blood sugar management, energy, cognitive improvements and even longevity. Specialty Keto products are popping up in stores everywhere; many are […]
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Push Back Against Cognitive Decline – Get Equipped with a Discovery Assessment
Book in July and save $275 By Jenny Kemper, CDP, Director In the 21st Century, neurodegenerative diseases are generally treatable – and preventable. That’s according to Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD, author of the New York Times Best-Selling Book, The End of Alzheimer’s. The book is a written account of Bredesen’s […]
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Change Your Mind Goes Online
The powerful new group coaching experience from Kemper Cognitive Wellness is going online and reaching far and wide beginning in May! June dates just announced! Join Alison Connors, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach with Kemper Cognitive Wellness, for Change Your Mind Online – a powerful group coaching experience focused on […]
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Finding Your Why in 2020
January 23, 2020 By Jenny Kemper As we approach the end of January, I’m wondering, how’s it going so far? New Year’s Resolutions are usually given up within the first month or so. While people see the new year as a new shot, a fresh opportunity for change – […]
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Dr. Nate Bergman In The News: You can exercise like crazy and eat a good diet and still be at serious risk for Alzheimer’s. Here’s why.
December 3, 2019 By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Way too much stress. Not nearly enough sleep. If you’re a typical middle-aged American, you may be experiencing either of those — or worse yet, both. “I find a lot more mid-lifers, including myself, have had trouble with […]
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In the News: What Science Tells Us About Preventing Dementia
There are no instant, miracle cures. But recent studies suggest we have more control over our cognitive health than we might think. It just takes some effort. By Anne Tergesen The Wall Street Journal Nov. 17, 2019 When it comes to battling dementia, the unfortunate news is this: Medications have […]
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Is memory loss inevitable? An invitation to the Discovery Program
By Dr. Nate Bergman, Chief Scientific Wellness Officer Did you know that memory loss starts as early as age 45? Of course, we all hope to have our wits about us when we are 90 or 100, but how common is that? You probably think memory loss and cognitive decline […]
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