The landmark POINTER trial on lifestyle interventions for cognitive function (reference below) bolsters the diet and lifestyle advocated by our support group. The US POINTER trial demonstrated that adults aged 60-79 years at risk of dementia could lower their risk and improve global cognition with the following combination of five low-cost, accessible, and safe approaches: moderate- to high-intensity exercise, healthy diet, cognitive challenge, social engagement, and cardiovascular health monitoring.
You may have noticed there’s more to the story! We highlight important lifestyle factors missing from the POINTER study for a more potent approach to dementia prevention including: quality sleep, stress resilience practices, reducing toxic exposures and supporting detoxification, holistic health evaluation (not just cardiovascular as in the POINTER trial), supplements as needed, and optimizing oral health.
Join us in September to dive into the surprising link between oral health and cognitive function. We’ll explore the proximity of the brain to pathogens and how gingivitis, periodontitis, and herpetic cold sores are associated with greater risk of cognitive decline. We’ll discuss Bredesen Protocol recommendations around daily oral care (including toothpaste choice), avoiding sugar, amalgam fillings, mouthwash, xylitol gum, and root canals.
Please join us to discuss and get SUPPORT for any of these lifestyle changes you’re working on.
Baker LD et al. Structured vs Self-Guided Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for Global Cognitive Function: The US POINTER Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2025;334(8):681–691. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.12923
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2837046
One author has made the article PDF freely available at
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/394077266_Structured_vs_Self-Guided_Multidomain_Lifestyle_Interventions_for_Global_Cognitive_Function_The_US_POINTER_Randomized_Clinical_Trial . Attendees can reach out to me if unable to access to the supplemental materials through JAMA.
WHO
All attendees should first review our San Diego Dementia Prevention Support Group guidelines by applying to JOIN our private Facebook group "The Brain Health Bunch" at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/brainhealthsupport
WHAT TO BRING
A hat, sunscreen, jacket, and/or water may be useful depending on the weather. Consider bringing a portable chair for ease of repositioning under changing shady or sunny conditions.
LOCATION
We'll meet at the NORTHEAST end of San Dieguito COUNTY Park, referred to as the "lower park", at 15998 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92104. See the map above and double check the that you are NOT headed to a different park called "San Dieguito River Park".
Find us near the three picnic tables and large pepper tree southeast of the beautiful BUTTERFLY GARDEN entrance. Use Facebook messaging to reach out to me if you cannot spot our group when you get to the location. You may also find us sitting under the tree inside the Butterfly Garden.
DIRECTIONS
From the 5 freeway, take the Lomas Santa Fe Dr exit and turn right to head westward on Lomas Santa Fe Dr for about one mile. Turn left onto Highland Drive. Take Highland Dr northeast until it crosses El Camino Real. Turn RIGHT on El Camino Real and look for parking on the righthand side.
PARKING
If you park in the FREE spaces outside the northeast park entrance, you'll have a two-minute walk between two ponds toward the Butterfly Garden (pictured). Or pay $5 to drive through the entrance, then take the first right to park in one of the 20 spaces surrounding the Butterfly Garden.
AMENITIES
Nearby bathrooms, drinking fountains, and handicap parking.
CHECK THIS EVENT PAGE FOR UPDATES
Please check this event page BEFORE leaving in case any changes have been made in venue/timing. If the forecast the day before the event shows likelihood of very hot or rainy weather, people who have RSVP'd "yes" may receive an invitation to a videoconference instead.
IMPORTANT:
By attending, you agree to PARTICIPATE YOUR OWN RISK and to make your own decisions about whether to engage in any of the diet, movement, lifestyle, or other activities discussed. All participation in this support group is entirely at your own risk and not a replacement for seeing a licensed healthcare provider.
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