Recovery From Alzheimer’s is Now Possible
The Bredesen Protocol. The clinically proven program to optimise cognition and reverse dementia.
US neurologist, Dr Dale Bredesen and his research team have shown in clinical trials that reversal of cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s is now possible using the ReCODE program.
The Bredesen Protocol is available in Australia only through ReCODE 2.0 accredited doctors and health coaches.
WHAT WE DO
THE BREDESEN PROTOCOL
A PRECISION MEDICINE APPROACH FOR PREVENTION AND REVERSAL OF COGNITIVE DECLINE
Prevention of Alzheimer's
Prevention is always better than cure. Alzheimer’s starts decades before symptoms appear. The PreCODE program is designed for those who are asymptomatic and wish to optimise their brain health and prevent Alzheimer’s. Especially suited for those with a family history of dementia or risk factors such as pre-diabetes.
Reversal of Subjective Cognitive Impairment (SCI)
If you are noticing something just doesn’t feel right, it may be SCI. Perhaps you are experiencing ‘senior moments’ or just not feeling as mentally sharp as you used to. It may be SCI. You can still function quite well and others don’t notice anything, but you are concerned. The ReCODE program can help.
Reversal of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
MCI is the next stage leading to Alzheimers. Others now notice something is wrong. MCI starts to impact day to day life. Things happen like becoming lost on familiar roads, forgetting people’s names, and struggling to find words. It could be called pre-Alzheimer’s and it’s harder to reverse if it’s ignored. The ReCODE program can help.
Recovery from Early Stage Alzheimer's
ABOUT OUR STYLE
What is the Bredesen Protocol & Who is Alzheimers Recovery AU?
The Bredesen Protocol is a revolution in brain health. Rather than addressing just one factor, the Protocol is a comprehensive method that addresses over 30 known contributing factors that cause Alzheimer’s Disease. It is a precision medicine approach that treats every person with a personalised program. It considers genetics, toxin exposures, inflammatory conditions, stress, exercise, diet and sleep plus many other factors in a multi-faceted program to reverse cognitive decline.
Alzheimers Recovery AU is the first coaching practice in Australia to gain ReCODE 2.0 accreditation from Dr Bredesen’s Apollo Health organisation in the US. We can deliver the PreCODE program for prevention and working with a ReCODE 2.0 accredited doctor, deliver the ReCODE program for reversal of cognitive decline.
John Bransby,
Functional Medicine Health Coach – ReCode 2.0 Accredited.
John is an intuitive and caring guide. His greatest gift is his deep empathy for your situation. He will gently guide you through the challenge of dealing with cognitive decline or Alzheimer's Disease. He walks his talk and follows the Bredesen Protocol lifestyle for the prevention of Alzheimer's and the attainment of good health.
Andrew, Allambie Heights, NSW
We’ll work with you
We passionately believe in the Bredesen Protocol. We want you or your loved one to achieve great health and are committed to guiding you through the PreCODE or ReCODE program.
Telehealth Convenience
We work with clients anywhere via Telehealth, using video or telephone.
Video calls using platforms like Teams are by far the preferred option with our clients now. Video link avoids travel time and makes our services available no matter where you are.
Got questions?
How much do you charge for services? How many sessions will I need? How does this all work?
Every participant in the Bredesen Protocol programs has different circumstances. Many variables determine how much help & support is needed. These variables include; the level of support at home, how advanced the cognitive decline is, or the stage that Alzheimer’s is at, and which of the 6 sub-types it is. Other variables include what other health conditions are present and how complex the health conditions are.
Alzheimer’s takes decades to develop and anyone participating in the Bredesen Protocol for reversal of cognitive decline (ReCODE program) should be prepared to commit to the program for 12 months. It may involve some major lifestyle changes and change can be challenging. The Bredesen Protocol focuses on 7 key areas; nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, brain stimulation, detoxification and supplements. The protocol can be complex but it aims to be very comprehensive, which is the only way to deal with Alzheimer’s effectively.
We aim to empower clients to do their own work and not be reliant on a coach long-term. Initial stage coaching tends to be more intensive and becomes less as new habits become a way of life and the improvements become noticeable.
We provide a ‘One-stop shop’ service. We can connect you with all the healthcare providers needed.
The first step in the process is to complete a short cognitive assessment developed by Dr Bredesen and then book a free, 20 minute, no-obligation preliminary consultation by phone or video link. This is to get an overview of the situation and for both parties to decide if the Bredesen Protocol might be the right choice for the situation, and whether to progress further in the process. Following this consultation, a personalised Bredesen Protocol proposal is provided to give an indication of costs and the steps involved. It will include references to the evidence that underpins the protocol. Book the cognitive assessment and the free 20 min session by clicking one of the bright green links on the website
The 2nd step is to have a comprehensive follow up consultation (usually by video link), which may take anything up to 60 minutes. In this consultation, we can answer all the questions you and your family may have after reviewing the proposal and evidence. We can also discuss things like the availability of support and care for the participant, previous diagnoses and tests done, current state of cognition, medications, other health conditions, the availability and level of commitment from the participant and his or her support team and anything else that seems relevant. The cost of this 60-minute consultation is $95.00
Step 3 Following this consultation, a coaching agreement is offered if you wish to commence the Bredesen Protocol. Our coaching programs are always pay as you go and you are not locked into any contract.
We can suggest suitable health professionals to oversee the program and quite often, the protocol can start off with your family doctor having oversight.
We currently work with a number of ReCODE accredited doctors in Australia, New Zealand and the USA and can advise on which one would be best matched to a participant and include an estimate of the doctor’s costs. Depending on the complexity of the participant’s health condition, we may arrange for other health practitioners such as a nutritionist, exercise physiologist or a therapist to help with stress management to be included. The proposal will include an estimate of costs for everyone involved. However, the nature of health care is that it can be unpredictable and the costed estimate is just an estimate based on information known and experience. As the protocol is implemented, things can change and a plan will often need to be updated.
Why do most mainstream doctors say there is nothing that can be done for Alzheimer's?
Traditionally trained / mainstream doctors are still taught that Alzheimer’s is an incurable and progressive condition and there is no effective treatment. Their typical advice is to get one’s affairs in order and arrange assistance as the condition progresses. The best they can offer are a few drugs that at best, slightly slow the rate of decline. They offer no hope of recovery and only address symptoms. Dr Bredesen calls this approach 20th-century medicine. It has worked well for simple conditions. Change happens very slowly in medicine and new treatments often take decades to gain widespread acceptance. We are noticing though that more and more primary care doctors are supportive and positive as the word spreads.
The Bredesen Protocol is based on a completely different medical paradigm. Dr Bredesen calls it 21st-century medicine to deal with the complex chronic conditions that afflict so many people these days. Instead of treating symptoms with drugs and procedures, it focuses on addressing the root causes of the condition. This is known as the Functional Medicine approach. Although Functional Medicine doctors trained traditionally, they have done additional training that focuses on addressing the underlying causes of illness, instead of just treating symptoms.
Research by neurologist, Dr Dale Bredesen has discovered over 30 factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s. The protocol is very comprehensive and can be quite complex, depending how many factors are discovered. A single drug could never address so many factors at once, which is why so many drug trials have failed to improve the condition, due to being focused on targeting 1 factor only, such as plaque formation in the brain. Dr Bredesen has had many trial applications refused because there are too many variables being tested. Trials like to test 1 factor at a time, but Alzheimer’s is not a 1-factor condition, so is not suited to testing in traditional types of trials.
I’m interested but would like to know more before I decide. How do I find out more?
Book a free, no-obligation, 20-minute phone or video call with us to discuss your personal situation. We can provide links to further information based on your situation but prefer not to overwhelm new clients with information that is not relevant to their circumstances. Alzheimer’s is a complex condition with 6 sub-types that require customised treatment protocols. The Bredesen Protocol can seem overwhelming and complex initially. Our aim is to simplify it and explain it in simple terms that relate to you or your loved one’s situation.
We do not sell packages or programs that lock you in financially. Our plans are paid for as you go. At any time, you can change doctor, health coach or decide to discontinue. We do not accept any commissions or remuneration other than the fees charged for our coaching services. Any recommendation to engage a particular health professional or therapy is based on what we think is the best for the participant.
I've seen promotions on the internet for all sorts of Alzheimer's 'cures'. Most seem to rely on some 'magic' food or supplement. It's hard to know what to believe. Can you help us work out our options?
Yes, definitely. Firstly, there is no magic pill, potion, food or supplement that alone will improve Alzheimer’s. The Bredesen Protocol is the only program that is clinically proven to work. New studies are being done to further prove its effectiveness. The results of trials and studies are published in peer-reviewed journals and Dr Bredesen has written 3 books explaining how the protocol works. Dr Bredesen is a scientist with 30 years of research experience in highly regarded institutions. He has shown how Alzheimer’s requires a treatment protocol that addresses sometimes up to 50 underlying causes. This is why monotherapies based on a single drug , supplement or food does not work. However, some of these therapies may have some benefit as part of the comprehensive approach of the Bredesen Protocol.
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