Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them
Paul Bendheim, MD, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, founder of BrainSavers, and author of The Brain Training Revolution will summarize the new science of the aging brain. He will discuss:
• What are the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease?
• How modifying risk factors can prevent millions of cases.
• What can each of us do in our daily lives to reduce our personal risk by as much as 50%.
Date March 7, 2024
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Paul Bendheim, MD
Paul E. Bendheim, MD, a Phoenix native, is Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. He is motivated by his passion to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease through evidence-based lifestyle practices. He is the founder of BrainSavers® and led the development of its proprietary Brain+Body Total Fitness Program.
Paul graduated cum laude with a major in art history from Pomona College. He then attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, receiving his M.D. degree with AOA honors. His neurology residency and a post-doctoral fellowship were at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a board certified neurologist and an authority on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Dr. Bendheim is the author of the book, “The Brain Training Revolution: A Proven Workout for Healthy Brain Aging”. Dr. Bendheim is married to the ceramic and jewelry artist Judith Amiel-Bendheim. He has two children Jessica and Daniel and two grandchildren Audrey and Amelia. His hobbies include gardening, fly-fishing, tennis, an almost daily jog, travel and socializing with family and friends.