Alzheimer's & Memory Care Support in NYC
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain condition, and memory changes deserve a careful medical evaluation. Dr. Kellman's functional medicine approach focuses on modifiable factors that affect brain health, alongside the care of your neurologist.
Worried about memory, for yourself or someone you love?
- Names, dates or appointments slipping more than they used to
- A family history that keeps you up at night
- You want to know which risk factors can actually be addressed
You’re not alone. Many of Dr. Kellman’s patients arrive after years of unexplained symptoms and being told their labs look normal. His job is to keep looking.
A systemic condition
Alzheimer's is not confined to the brain. Vascular health, insulin signaling, inflammation, immune function, nutrient status, and the microbiome all shape its trajectory.
Treating it as a single-organ disease with a single-mechanism drug leaves most of those contributors untouched.
The Kellman approach
Dr. Kellman's reputation is built on the Microbiome Breakthrough, a model that views gut and brain as one interconnected ecosystem. Inflammation, immune imbalance, nutrient deficiency, hormone disruption, and microbiome dysfunction can each accelerate cognitive decline.
Care is deeply personalized: identify and remove the triggers, then nourish the systems that allow the brain to heal and adapt. Patients often report improvements in clarity, mood, and resilience.
Early signs of Alzheimer's
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life, such as repeating questions or forgetting recent events
- Trouble planning, solving problems or following familiar steps
- Difficulty finding words or following conversations
- Confusion about time or place
- Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps
- Changes in mood, personality or judgment
- Withdrawing from work or social activities
Some memory changes are a normal part of aging, and others come from treatable causes. Any steady decline should be evaluated by a doctor.
Treatable causes of memory problems
Before memory loss is attributed to Alzheimer's, other causes should be checked, because many of them can be treated:
- Low thyroid function
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Sleep apnea and poor sleep
- Depression and anxiety
- Medication side effects
- Uncontrolled blood sugar
- Hearing loss
Modifiable risk factors for dementia
Research suggests that a meaningful share of dementia cases are linked to factors that can be changed. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, smoking, heavy alcohol use, hearing loss, poor sleep, social isolation and low physical and mental activity. Addressing them is a practical part of protecting brain health at any stage.
How Dr. Kellman can help
Dr. Kellman's evaluation looks at metabolic health, blood sugar, vascular risk, thyroid function, nutrient status, sleep, inflammation and gut health, then builds a personalized plan focused on the factors that can be changed. This care works alongside your neurologist or memory specialist and does not replace diagnostic testing or prescribed treatment. About cognitive decline →
When to seek prompt care
Call 911 for sudden confusion, trouble speaking, weakness or numbness on one side, or a sudden severe headache, as these can be signs of a stroke. Memory changes that progress over weeks rather than months also need prompt medical attention.
Common questions
Is there anything to do beyond Alzheimer’s medication?
Medication addresses neurotransmitter signaling. It does not address inflammation, insulin resistance, nutrient status, or microbiome disruption. Dr. Kellman's work targets those modifiable contributors alongside conventional care.
How early should someone be evaluated?
As early as concern arises. The modifiable drivers of cognitive decline are easier to influence before substantial loss has occurred, which is why Dr. Kellman evaluates patients with mild changes rather than waiting for a formal diagnosis.
What are the first signs of Alzheimer's?
Common early signs include memory loss that disrupts daily life, such as repeating questions or forgetting recent events, along with trouble planning, finding words or keeping track of time.
Can memory loss be caused by something other than Alzheimer's?
Yes. Low thyroid, vitamin B12 deficiency, sleep apnea, depression, medication side effects and other conditions can affect memory, and many of them are treatable.