Is Developing Alzheimer's Dementia a Choice?

Do you worry about memory loss — or feel like your brain just isn’t working the way it used to?
It might not be “just aging.”
It might be something deeper.

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### 🧠 Tauranga Health Talks presents:

## "Is Alzheimer’s Inevitable — Or Is There Another Way?"

With Dr. Stephan Neff, Functional Medicine Doctor and Former Pain Specialist

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In this session, we’ll explore the root causes of cognitive decline — and how your brain health is shaped by factors you can influence, including:

• Chronic inflammation
• Environmental toxins (like mould, metals, plastics)
• Blood sugar issues and insulin resistance
• Gut health and the microbiome
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Stress, sleep, and circadian rhythm disruption

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We’ll also tackle the 10 most commonly asked questions about Alzheimer’s — from a functional medicine perspective:

• “What if Alzheimer’s isn’t just about aging — but about inflammation, toxins, and unmet cellular needs?”
• “Is forgetting your keys just normal — or is it the first whisper that something deeper is off?”
• “We all hear 'dementia' — but what if Alzheimer’s is just one face of a much bigger puzzle?”
• “What if the root cause isn’t a mystery — but something we’ve been breathing, eating, or ignoring for decades?”
• “If your parents had Alzheimer’s, does that mean you’re next? Not necessarily.”
• “What if your daily habits are writing the future of your brain — one meal, one walk, one night of sleep at a time?”
• “Would you know if your brain was already under attack?”
• “Why are we still treating symptoms — when we could be reversing the dysfunction at its root?”
• “Does Alzheimer’s always mean decline — or can we slow, even stop, the slide?”
• “Who’s taking care of the caregivers — and how do we protect your brain in the process?”

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### 📅 Wednesday 27th August

### 🕖 7:00 PM

### 📍 Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre

80 Alice Lane (off Parton Road), Papamoa Beach
🎟 Free entry – all welcome
🗣 Includes a practical talk + open Q&A

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This is a safe, supportive space for anyone:

• Managing chronic symptoms
• Caring for a loved one with cognitive decline
• Curious about how to protect their brain — before symptoms even start