The First Survivors of Alzheimer's

How Patients Recovered Life and Hope in Their Own Words

By: Dale Bredesen

Narrated by: Marc Cashman, Kimberly Farr

Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

First-person stories of patients who recovered from Alzheimer's disease - and how they did it.

It has been said that everyone knows a cancer survivor, but no one has met an Alzheimer's survivor - until now. In his first two books, Dr. Dale Bredesen outlined the revolutionary treatments that are changing what had previously seemed like the inevitable outcome of cognitive decline and dementia. And in these moving narratives, you can hear directly from the first survivors of Alzheimer’s themselves - their own amazing stories of hope told in their own words.

These first-person accounts honestly detail the fear, struggle, and ultimate victory of each patient's journey. They vividly describe what it is like to have Alzheimer's. They also drill down on how each of these patients made the program work for them - the challenges, the workarounds, the encouraging results that are so motivating. Dr. Bredesen includes commentary following each story to help point listeners to the tips and tricks that might help them as well.

Dr. Bredesen's patients have not just survived; they have thrived to rediscover fulfilling lives, rewarding relationships, and meaningful work. This book will give unprecedented hope to patients and their families.

©2021 Dale Bredesen (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Perhaps the most important quality for Alzheimer’s patients and their families is hope, and in The First Survivors of Alzheimer’s, seven survivors offer genuine hope, both with their poignant stories and with their descriptions of the protocol details that led to their own successes. This is an inspiring book for the millions dealing with the challenges of cognitive decline and for those who want to prevent it." (Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive Global)

"Dr. Bredesen takes us beyond the scientific validation of his program to reveal the depth of the personal narrative of those brave and pioneering individuals who chose to participate in his vanguard, approach to their illness.... Although it challenged them and their loved ones to the core, they were rewarded with recovery." (David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, Board-certified neurologist, author, number one New York Times best seller, Grain Brain and Brain Wash)

"In The First Survivors of Alzheimer’s, 7 patients describe their struggles and ultimate triumphs, using the protocol developed by Dr. Bredesen. This book restores hopes for the millions of families impacted by Alzheimer's!" (Terry Wahls, MD, and author The Wahls Protocol)

Powerful, must have info in this book

What a complete work. First, families and the survivors tell their own journeys, then Dr B’s expert sage findings and subsequent protocol

Great book!

Rising Sun Renewal

Thank you so much for this.
So much solid, well researched information…. I’m telling all my family and friends about it.
Everyone needs to read this!

Incredible Research-Fabulous Narration

An incredible achievement is documented in this book. Dr Bredesen is amazing, and Marc Cashman did an exemplary job of telling the story.

important for all of us.

Interesting how new information is or is not accepted. How well are you taking it in?

Better Health

This book is tremendously helpful for anyone who wants to improve their health, and is of crucial importance for all individuals who want to escape the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease.

amazing path illumination

Dr B shares the amazing fruits of his research and practice — insights that will be common knowledge that is taught at medical school in a decade. In the meantime, read this book in order to save yourself and your love ones

Great book full of hope

Very good information and it is great to hear from the patients who have actually went through the protocol and got amazing results. Cannot recommend this book enough!

Hopeful book

The personal testimonies got a little old after a while. But the scientific and medical info given at the end was very valuable and totally useful

Timely Actionable Advice

I am ordering the book for my neurologist! I, like many Americans, have family and friends who have been impacted by this terrible condition/disease! This book provides timely and actionable advice which is life changing as evidenced by the stories shared by his patients. I am also sharing this information with friends and family so that they can purchase their own book or listen to it on audible.

Give hope a chance!

You have nothing to lose by following this protocol and everything to gain. How I wish this had been known when I lost my own father to Alzheimers disease. I will do all in my power to protect my loved ones from this dreaded disease and support healthy aging.