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We focus on YOU.
Compassionate Neurological Care
Appointments: 336 538 2365
Alzheimer's Prevention Program
Proactive Approach
Dr. Hemang Shah at Kernodle Clinic Neurology Department offers an Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Program. He wants to practice proactive brain health instead of reactive medicine.
Who may benefit
This program is geared toward highly motivated individuals at risk of developing dementia. E.g., family members of a patient with dementia, individuals with subjective cognitive impairment, and individuals with risk factors for development of dementia. This program is not appropriate for individuals with a current diagnosis of dementia or significant cognitive impairments. A loved one of a patient with dementia can sign up for the program to learn prevention strategies to slow down the decline in the patient, hopefully. You don't have to be a clinic patient of Dr. Shah to participate in this wellness program.
Program
This program will provide monthly in-person/virtual group educational sessions with Dr. Shah on Alzheimer's prevention. Each session will focus on a single pillar of Lifestyle Medicine. Participants will have access to an App customized by Dr. Shah to learn more about dementia risk factor modifications, etc. The app lets participants access the presentation slides, curated videos, almost daily action items, personalized exercises, etc.
You will have access to a wellness coach during the meetings and virtually throughout the course.
The program's initial term will be six months, with the option to continue long-term as an alumnus. We have rolling enrollment so that you can join anytime.
We call participants warriors as we are fighting the development of Alzheimer's pathology in our brains. We call the pillars of lifestyle medicine weapons. We gather once a month for two hours to discuss them in person or virtually. Our weapons of discussion will be as follows.
January and July - Nutrition
February and August - Exercise
March and September - Sleep
April and October - Cognitive training/neuroplasticity
May and November - Mental health/stress management
June and December - Social connections.
Feel free to contact our program coordinator, Mistie Nelson, at 336-265-4170 or mybrain@duke.edu
Membership Options
New In-person Member
New In-person Member
New In-person Member
Access personalized online wellness coaching, including exercise tips and encouragement, nutrition recommendations, mindfulness techniques, habit management, and more. Enjoy exclusive access to monthly in-person sessions, carefully curated video playlists, and more.
This financial investment in your brain health will incur a $150 monthly subscription fee. This investment may provide you with months or years of a productive and happy life with your loved ones outside of the nursing home or memory care unit.
This program will last six months. You have the option to cancel at any time.
You are welcome to bring a loved one with you to our in-person group sessions. These sessions are held on the 4th Friday of each month, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, 2nd floor, Kernodle Clinic, Burlington, NC.
1234 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
Feel free to contact our program coordinator, Mistie Nelson, at 336-265-4170 or mybrain@duke.edu
New Virtual Member
New In-person Member
New In-person Member
It provides membership access to personalized online wellness coaching, including exercise tips and encouragement, nutrition recommendations, mindfulness techniques, habit management, and more. Additionally, members will have exclusive access to monthly virtual sessions led by Dr. Hemang Shah, during which he will discuss various topics surrounding Alzheimer's Disease prevention. Membership also provides access to downloadable pamphlets outlining essential issues and access to private and public videos carefully curated by Dr. Shah. You are welcome to bring a loved one with you during our online group sessions.
This financial investment in your brain health will incur a $150 monthly subscription fee. This program will last six months. You have the option to cancel at any time.
You are welcome to bring a loved one with you to our online group sessions. These sessions are held on the 4th Friday of each month, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., over Zoom.
Feel free to contact our program coordinator, Mistie Nelson, at 336-265-4170 or mybrain@duke.edu
Sponsorship
New In-person Member
Sponsorship
Provide the gift of Alzheimer's Prevention for a loved one. Sponsored members receive the same exclusive access offered to members.
This will cost the sponsor $ 100/month.
An enthusiastic individual who recognizes the need for this program can consider sponsoring individuals selected by Dr. Shah who may benefit from these activities but cannot afford them.
Alumni
Sponsorship
We are so glad that you enjoyed the Alzheimer's prevention program. You can continue to enjoy the brain-boosting benefits of this program by joining us as an alumni member. As an alumnus member, you will have access to the EverFit app and in-person/virtual monthly sessions by Dr. Shah. We are constantly updating the app, and the science of Alzheimer's prevention is rapidly evolving. You will NOT have access to a wellness coach. This will cost $60/month. You can cancel this subscription anytime.
You are welcome to bring a loved one with you to our in-person group session. These sessions are held on the 4th Friday of each month, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Conference Room A, 2nd floor, Kernodle Clinic, Burlington, NC.
1234 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
Small Group Member
Our small group membership is designed for groups of 5 to 50 participants. This is ideal for a group of friends, a small business, a faith community group, or a large family. The monthly membership cost will be $100 for 6 months, per member. The group can be in-person or virtual (online).
Small group participants receive the same benefits as individually signed-up in-person and virtual members. See details above.
Feel free to contact our program coordinator, Mistie Nelson, at 336-265-4170 or mybrain@duke.edu
Enterprise Member
Enterprise membership is designed for groups of 50 or more participants. This is ideal for mid to large businesses. We collaborate with your existing wellness department or HR to tailor a plan specifically for you. Some large companies offer our program as a perk to their executives.
For your custom rate and benefits, reach out to us at mybrain@duke.edu
Am I at risk of developing dementia?
Click on the link below to see if you are at risk of developing dementia.
The Project Big Life Dementia Calculator predicts your five-year risk of being diagnosed with dementia for individuals 55 years of age and older who live in the community (i.e., not in long-term care or retirement home) and who have not already been diagnosed with dementia.