Welcome - it's Doug Bench here, inviting you to take a seat at the table where real solutions meet real life. Think of your brain as a trusty classic car: with regular tune-ups and smart fuel, it keeps performing year after year, even as the miles add up. Dementia touches many conversations about aging, but prevention is a tool belt within reach for every senior, not just a distant hope for others. Why should you make dementia prevention a focus, even if your memory feels sha

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