Alzheimer's Disease
In this era of modern medicine, it is hard to think that we have still not found a cure for the third leading cause of death in the United State; a condition that effects more woman than even Breast Cancer. Alzheimer’s disease continues to not only be the leading cause of cognitive decline, but is often considered by many to be part of the natural aging process. Dr. Dale Bredesen finally reverse engineered the disease, identified subtypes, and most importantly, developed a method to treat them. His treatment protocol is called “ReCODE” which stands for the “Reversal of Cognitive Decline.” This is the primary treatment methodology used at Aris Health & Wellness.
What to Expect with the Alzheimer’s ReCODE Protocol
Step 1: Pre-Visit Paperwork
Upon calling to schedule your first session at Aris, you will be asked to complete the initial paperwork found here on our website. This paperwork includes a statement of confidentiality, an informed consent for treatment, a release of information for your Primary Care Physician (PCP), and a patient information sheet. Please bring these documents with you to the first session as they are essential to beginning to guide your treatment or the treatment of a loved one.
The initial consultation will always take place with Dr. Richard S.P. Meagher, founding clinician of Aris. He will review your paperwork and begin to narrow the focus of what subtype of Alzheimer’s is impacting the brain.
Step 2: Initial Session
The initial consultation will always take place with Dr. Richard S.P. Meagher, founding clinician of Aris. He will review your paperwork and begin to narrow the focus of what subtype of Alzheimer’s is impacting the brain. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you bring a relative or close friend to the initial session to assist in providing a detailed history of the patient. This individual should also be someone who will assist in treatment recommendations at home.
Also during the first visit, Dr. Meagher will conduct a brief baseline cognitive screener and identify which additional lab tests may be necessary to properly arrive at an accurate diagnosis of an Alzheimer’s subtype. Lastly, he will offer some powerful lifestyle changes that can be implemented immediately following the initial session that can begin to slow the cognitive decline (i.e. diet, exercise, sleep patterns, etc.).
Note: If your diagnosis is determined to be another condition other than Alzheimer’s Disease, you may be referred to another team that may be better able to assist you.