Question 1

I'm in my forties. Is it too early for a cognitive health program?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

What kind of diagnostics should I expect?

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{"root":{"type":"root","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"type":"paragraph","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"mode":"normal","text":"The core set includes full blood work, inflammation and metabolic markers, sleep assessment, cognitive screening tests, and a neurology consultation. Premium programs add brain MRI, neurovascular review, genetic testing for APOE and other risk markers, and neurofeedback EEG. Lanserhof Tegernsee, Clinique La Prairie, Clinique Nescens, and Kusnacht Practice all run the full set. Chi Longevity Singapore runs the fastest version for guests with only one day.","type":"text","style":"","detail":0,"format":0,"version":1}],"direction":"ltr","textStyle":"","textFormat":0}],"direction":"ltr"}}

Question 3

Can a cognitive program help if I already have memory problems or mild cognitive impairment?

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{"root":{"type":"root","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"type":"paragraph","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"mode":"normal","text":"Yes, but it needs to be coordinated with your neurologist. Lanserhof Tegernsee, Clinique La Prairie, and Kusnacht Practice are the three best equipped to handle early cognitive impairment and mild dementia. All three have full medical teams and will work with your home specialist. These programs slow decline and identify modifiable drivers, but they are not a cure.","type":"text","style":"","detail":0,"format":0,"version":1}],"direction":"ltr","textStyle":"","textFormat":0}],"direction":"ltr"}}

Question 4

Will I need follow-up appointments after the stay?

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{"root":{"type":"root","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"type":"paragraph","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"mode":"normal","text":"Yes, and every clinic in this portfolio builds follow-up into the protocol. Most guests get a 6-week physician call, a 3-month review, and an annual repeat assessment. Clinique La Prairie and Kusnacht Practice often recommend a full re-assessment at 12 months to track biomarker and cognitive changes over time.","type":"text","style":"","detail":0,"format":0,"version":1}],"direction":"ltr","textStyle":"","textFormat":0}],"direction":"ltr"}}

Question 5

How much sleep and movement is really enough for brain health?

Accepted Answer

{"root":{"type":"root","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"type":"paragraph","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"mode":"normal","text":"Seven to nine hours of sleep and 150 minutes of moderate movement per week are the research-backed minimums for cognitive protection. Strength training twice a week is increasingly viewed as equally important. Every clinic in our cognitive portfolio screens your current sleep and movement patterns and builds a plan that is realistic for your schedule. The retreat is where you reset. The home protocol is what locks the gains in.","type":"text","style":"","detail":0,"format":0,"version":1}],"direction":"ltr","textStyle":"","textFormat":0}],"direction":"ltr"}}

Question 6

Can I continue my work or medication during the stay?

Accepted Answer

{"root":{"type":"root","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"type":"paragraph","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"mode":"normal","text":"Medication yes, with the clinic team reviewing and adjusting as needed. Work we recommend against. A cognitive stay is the opposite of a working holiday. The whole point is to give the brain and nervous system a clean week of rest and structured input. Lanserhof, Clinique La Prairie, and Kusnacht Practice all discourage laptops during the core protocol.","type":"text","style":"","detail":0,"format":0,"version":1}],"direction":"ltr","textStyle":"","textFormat":0}],"direction":"ltr"}}

Question 7

How much does a cognitive health retreat cost?

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{"root":{"type":"root","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"type":"paragraph","format":"","indent":0,"version":1,"children":[{"mode":"normal","text":"Entry-level cognitive assessments start around SGD 6,000 at Chi Longevity Singapore for a one-day program. Mid-range weekly stays run €3,500 to €8,000 at Lanserhof Tegernsee, Lanserhof Lans, SHA Spain, and SHA Mexico. Premium brain programs at Clinique La Prairie Montreux and Kusnacht Practice BIO-R® Cognitive Blueprint run CHF 20,000 to CHF 40,000 per week. You pay for the deepest diagnostics and full neurology oversight.","type":"text","style":"","detail":0,"format":0,"version":1}],"direction":"ltr","textStyle":"","textFormat":0}],"direction":"ltr"}}

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