Spectral slowing
More delta and theta, less alpha and beta. One of the most consistent early markers of Alzheimer’s.[1]
Treatment centre
Smart Aging: act before decline begins.
Most people wait for the diagnosis. We start earlier.
Prevention. Not reaction.
Cognitive decline announces itself years before it becomes visible. Anyone who waits until the first symptoms appear has already lost valuable time. Smart Aging at I-NFBF starts where prevention still works: long before diagnosis.
What the research shows.
Your brain sends warning signals long before you feel them. qEEG research has identified brainwave patterns that precede cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s dementia by years, well before clinical diagnosis.
Alpha/theta ratio
It changes measurably. In the review cited below it separates Alzheimer’s patients with 76% sensitivity and 85% specificity.[1]
Theta/alpha ratio as a risk marker
As the ratio rises, so does annual dementia risk, including in people without symptoms.[1]
Earlier than imaging
EEG changes appear before atrophy is visible on MRI.[1]
The Korean research company iMediSync built an AI-assisted EEG index on this work. In a blinded evaluation of 416 people from three clinics it reached 93% sensitivity and 90% specificity for the early detection of amnestic mild cognitive impairment.[2]
The markers are known. The question is whether you use them.
What training can do with this.
What is shown, and what is still open.
In mild cognitive impairment
In a randomised sham-controlled trial, memory improved more after upper-alpha neurofeedback than under random feedback, and the gain held for at least a month.[3]
In healthy older adults
Training studies report better memory and processing speed. The picture is not uniform: in sham-controlled comparisons the effect on attention is smaller.[4]
In diagnosed Alzheimer’s dementia
The available studies are small and rarely controlled. Slowing the course is therefore not established, and we do not promise it.
The greatest gain is therefore not in treatment. It is in prevention.
Who should act now.
Not every brain ages at the same pace. Certain prior events change the risk considerably, regardless of age on paper.
- After a heart attack or other cardiovascular events.
- After a traumatic brain injury, even if it happened years ago.
- After depressive episodes, an independent risk factor for later decline.
- Without an established cognitive reserve, unlike people who have built robust reserve capacity over decades through exercise, social activity and mental stimulation.
Do you belong to one of these groups? Then every year you start earlier counts.
Our approach. Clear. Individual. Measurable.
No standard protocol. Your brain, your findings, your training plan.
qEEG assessment
Your individual brainwave profile compared against age- and risk-specific reference values.
Risk classification
Heart attack, trauma, depression, lifestyle: all of it feeds into the plan.
Targeted protocol
Training addresses what your findings actually call for.
Booster sessions
Cognitive fitness does not hold by itself. We secure the progress long term.
Sources
The statements on this page refer to the following work.
- Review of qEEG biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2025.
- Youn et al., Machine-learning based EEG biomarker for early screening of amnestic mild cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 2020.
- Lavy et al., Mild Cognitive Impairment and Neurofeedback: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2021.
- Kimura et al., Efficacy of neurofeedback training for improving attentional performance in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Imaging Neuroscience, 2024.
Separate services
Assessment before use
These are separate, individually billed services. Before a session, we discuss the purpose, procedure, relevant precautions and individual suitability.
- Individual discussion before use
- Clear explanation of the procedure
- Review of relevant precautions
Separate services
The five applications
A concise description of each procedure.
Smart Aging / Healthy Aging
Measurement and self-regulation
A consultation-led programme that may combine selected measurements and self-regulation practice. The plan is agreed individually; no anti-ageing or disease-prevention outcome is promised.
Peak Performance
Focus and calm under pressure
Neurofeedback or biofeedback practice for focus and composure in specific demanding situations.
IHHT
Guided oxygen intervals
Intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia training uses a mask to alternate lower- and higher-oxygen air while the person rests. Suitability and contraindications must be reviewed before use.
Microcurrent therapy
Low-level electrical current
Low-level electrical current is applied through skin electrodes. We explain the device, intended use and relevant precautions before a session.
Photobiomodulation
Red and near-infrared light
Red or near-infrared light is applied using a dedicated device. We discuss the intended use, eye protection and relevant precautions before a session.
How an appointment runs
Every service starts with a consultation. We explain the procedure, review relevant health information and precautions, and answer your questions before deciding whether to proceed.
- A one-to-one consultation
- Explanation of the procedure and intended use
- Review of relevant precautions
- Time for questions before consent
Frequently asked questions
Who are these applications for?
Suitability depends on the service, health history and goals. We review this before recommending an appointment.
Can I combine them with neuro- and biofeedback?
Sometimes. Any combination is planned individually after reviewing the purpose and relevant precautions.
How are these services billed?
These services are billed separately. We provide the current fee and terms before an appointment is arranged.
Your decision. Today.
Cognitive reserve is not built overnight, but it can be built deliberately if you start now. In an initial consultation we show you where your brain stands today.