Understanding Alzheimer’s Risk as the Baby Boomer Generation Ages
There are two broad categories of risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease: non-modifiable and modifiable. Non-modifiable risk factors include those we cannot change, such as age, genetics, and biological sex. Modifiable risk factors, on the other hand, are largely related to our Lifestyle and overall Health—and they represent an opportunity to protect brain function throughout life. Research increasingly suggests that many dementia cases may be delayed or even prevented by addressing modifiable…
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.
