Can Alzheimer’s be reversed? Discover groundbreaking dementia care strategies designed to hold the disease in remission and restore patient independence.

With over 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and mortality rates climbing, the need for effective geriatric advocacy and innovation is urgent. In this episode of the Senior Care of Sacramento Podcast, we sit down with Catherine Peculun, PhD, and Gerontologist Therese Johnson from the Integrated Alzheimer’s Research Group (IARG). Moving beyond the limitations of traditional pharmaceuticals, we explore their transformative, personalized approach to senior living options and residential care that focuses on early intervention.

For families navigating caregiver burnout and the complexities of long-term care planning, this conversation offers a beacon of hope. We delve into how nutrition, detoxification, and holistic therapies—like Reiki and Validation Therapy—are being used to improve cognitive function and reduce agitation without heavy sedation. Whether you are in the thick of senior care navigation or looking for family caregiver support, this episode challenges the status quo and introduces a new paradigm for aging with dignity.

Key Takeaways:

• The Limitations of Medication: Why current Alzheimer’s drugs often address symptoms rather than causes, and the side effects families need to know.

• The Power of Nutrition: How organic, whole-food diets and specific supplements are used to combat neuro-inflammation and support brain health.

• Holistic Behavioral Therapies: Understanding how Reiki and Validation Therapy can reduce anxiety, wandering, and the need for chemical restraints.

• Detoxification: The role of removing environmental toxins and heavy metals in restoring cognitive clarity.

• A New Care Model: How IARG’s residential approach aims to foster independence rather than just managing decline.

Chapters:01:45 - The rising challenge of Alzheimer’s and mortality rates04:12 - Why traditional drug treatments are falling short06:30 - The IARG Approach: Personalized care in residential settings09:15 - The critical role of diet, organic foods, and supplements12:50 - Using Reiki and Validation Therapy to manage behaviors

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