Lack of Sleep Is a High-Risk Factor for Dementia
There is no doubt that when we were young lack of Sleep wasn’t considered a problem. Sometimes we wore it as a badge of honor. You could cram for exams and believe that was the best way to study! Partying hard back then was as it should be. The next day was painful, but it was worth it. Then you were responsible for a newborn. You were not in control of when you got to sleep. Mix that with the hormonal changes going on postpartum and you started experiencing the effects of sleep…
Patricia Faust is a gerontologist specializing in brain aging, brain health, brain function, and dementia. She has a Master’s in Gerontological Studies from Miami University in Oxford Ohio. Patricia is certified as a brain health coach and received a certification in Neuroscience and Wellness through Dr. Sarah McKay and the Neuroscience Academy. In addition to her brain health credentials, Patricia is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist.
My Boomer Brain, founded in 2015, is the vehicle Patricia utilizes to teach, coach, and consult about brain aging, brain health, and living a brain-healthy lifestyle. Her newsletter, My Boomer Brain, has an international readership from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Europe and Canada.
Her book, The Boomer Brain, educates boomers on strategies to live a brain-healthy lifestyle and prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia.
