Dementia and Parkinson’s, How Cooking Together Can Help! Melissa Bernstein

Melissa Bernstein has a lifelong passion for healthy cooking and eating; for herself, her family, and her friends. A graduate of Boston University, she brings her long-standing commitment to helping others; first as a "seasoned" occupational therapist, entrepreneur, author, and a certified chef. Melissa is devoted to eating healthy and teaching others how to do the same. Her cookbooks beautifully capture the essence of her compassion as a professional. Melissa continues to expand her knowledge and expertise of healthy eating and wellness. The Power of 5 Test Kitchen sprouted from the concept of the 5 "S's" from the Power of 5 Formula - Get MORE Sleep, Sweat, Socialization and LESS Stress and Sweets. The Power of 5 Test Kitchen promotes healthy cooking and eating a diet high in protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, low in carbohydrates and little or no sugar. Melissa teamed up with her husband, David Bernstein, MD, Physician, Author and Speaker to promote the Power of 5 lifestyle. Together they co-authored The Power of 5 A Journal for Health, Longevity and Wellness providing a guide to integrating The Power of 5 formula into one's life. Their company Power of 5 Life, provides education and resources on how to age well and live longer, healthier lives. Melissa’s cookbooks include: Power of 5 Test Kitchen Cookbook Caregiver Edition and recently launched cookbook: Power of 5 Test kitchen Your Guide to Healthy Cooking and Eating.