Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias now affect more than 55 million people worldwide — and that number is growing fast. But is cognitive decline inevitable? Not anymore.

In this episode, Jay Croft speaks with Angela Lunde, a 24-year Mayo Clinic veteran and co-author of the newly revised Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. Angela shares powerful insights on how Lifestyle choices, early detection, and caregiver support are reshaping the landscape of brain Health.

You’ll learn:

• How lifestyle factors like Exercise and social connection impact brain function
• The latest in dementia risk reduction, including the POINTER study’s findings
• What new treatments are showing promise — and what still isn’t possible
• The emotional reality for caregivers, and how they can build resilience
• How fitness and wellness pros can guide clients over 50 toward better brain health

This conversation is both deeply informative and inspiring for anyone concerned about Aging, dementia, and long-term wellbeing.

👤 Guest: Angela Lunde
Bio: Angela Lunde is a dementia care expert and advocate at Mayo Clinic’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. She has worked for over two decades to support individuals and families impacted by cognitive decline and is the co-author of Mayo Clinic’s definitive book on the topic.
Links:
🔗 Mayo Clinic Book: https://a.co/d/0QBlUNh

🧠 Episode Outline:

What’s New in Dementia Research

• Angela explains how imaging and biomarkers are reshaping early diagnosis
• New anti-amyloid treatments and their potential (and limits)

Risk Reduction Through Lifestyle

• Review of the 2024 Lancet Commission findings
• POINTER study confirms that 4 habits — exercise, Diet, social connection, and checkups — make a difference

What This Means for Wellness Pros

• Jay and Angela explore how health/fitness pros can play a crucial role in prevention and support

The Caregiver Experience

• Why caregivers are “invisible second patients”
• Angela’s 4-part “recipe for resilience” every caregiver should know

🎤 Host: Jay Croft
Jay is a content marketing strategist helping fitness and wellness professionals engage the over-50 market.
🌐 https://primefitcontent.com

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