Lakeshore Woods Opens Cognitive Recovery Center Using ReCODE Alzheimer’s Reversal Treatment
Fort Gratiot Township, United States – April 17, 2026 / Lakeshore woods senior living /
Fort Gratiot Becomes Home to One of Only Two U.S. Facilities Certified to Reverse
Alzheimer’s Disease
Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center Opens May 1 at Lakeshore Woods Senior Living
Free Community Event April 22
FORT GRATIOT, Mich. For the 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the
standard answer has always been the same: manage symptoms, slow the decline, prepare
for the inevitable. A groundbreaking medical program is changing that answer — and it’s
coming to Port Huron County.
Lakeshore Woods Senior Living announces the May 1, 2026 opening of the Michigan
Cognitive Recovery Center (MCRC), one of only two facilities in the United States certified
to administer the ReCODE ProtocolTM a clinically validated, precision-medicine program
for the reversal of cognitive decline. Developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen neurologist, Chief
Science OƯicer at Apollo Health, and author of The End of Alzheimer’s
Program and Ageless Brain the ReCODE Protocol addresses the multiple biological root
causes of Alzheimer’s rather than targeting a single symptom.
The results speak for themselves. Two published studies demonstrate that 75–84% of
participants with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s experienced measurable
improvement in cognition on the ReCODE program. A 2025 randomized controlled trial
the first of its kind found ReCODE produced statistically significant improvements in
memory, executive function, processing speed, and overall cognition, with an eƯect
size 600% greater than the leading FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug. Participants also
showed improved blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and cholesterol levels.
“This isn’t about false hope,” said Steve Larsen, founder of MCRC and Lakeshore Woods.
“It’s about giving families a real chance evidence-based, science-backed, and deeply
personal.”
A Program Born from Personal Loss
The story behind MCRC is a deeply local one. Steve Larsen a Port Huron area business
owner, attorney, and founder of Goforth Group purchased Lakeshore Woods from the
Barss family in 2018 and expanded it to a 78-bed senior living community in 2021. He built the MCRC after watching his brother, a longtime business partner and a careful, capable
man, lose himself to Alzheimer’s. His brother passed away in November 2025. Rather than
accept that outcome as inevitable, Steve channeled that loss into action partnering with
Apollo Health and investing years of eƯort into building a program that could have saved his
brother.
“I watched someone I loved disappear piece by piece,” Larsen said. “I knew there had to be
a better answer. ReCODE is that answer.”
What Makes ReCODE Different
Traditional Alzheimer’s care focuses on managing symptoms through medication. The
ReCODE Protocol, by contrast, identifies and addresses the specific biological
contributors to each individual’s cognitive decline including inflammation, metabolic
dysfunction, sleep disruption, toxic exposures, and nutrient deficiencies. Every participant
receives a comprehensive health and cognitive assessment, a personalized care plan, and
ongoing monitoring. The program integrates therapeutic nutrition (including the KetoFLEX
12/3 brain health diet), cognitive stimulation, movement, detoxification strategies, and
stress management.
The MCRC at Lakeshore Woods is the largest 24/7 residential ReCODE facility in the United
States, providing around-the-clock clinical support in a compassionate, community
setting.
Free Public Event April 22, 5:00 p.m.
Prior to the May 1 opening, Lakeshore Woods will host a free community education
evening on Wednesday, April 22 at 5:00 p.m.: “ReCODE and You: Understanding
Alzheimer’s Prevention and Reversal.” The event is open to the public with no registration
required and is designed for families, caregivers, and individuals who want to understand
what early intervention looks like and what is now possible.
Steve Larsen and members of the MCRC clinical team will be present to answer questions.
Katlyn Symon, Marketing Director at Lakeshore Woods, is available to assist media with
access, interviews, and facility previews. Attendees are encouraged to bring family
members and anyone concerned about a loved one’s cognitive health.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: 4851 Lakeshore Woods Senior Living, Fort Gratiot, Michigan
Admission: Free | no registration required
About Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center
Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center at Lakeshore Woods Senior Living is one of two
certified ReCODE Protocol facilities in the United States. MCRC is a proud partner
of Apollo Health, the organization led by Dr. Dale Bredesen author of The End of
Alzheimer’s Program and Ageless Brain whose ReCODE Protocol forms the scientific
foundation of the center’s care model. MCRC oƯers residential, 24/7 precision-medicine
cognitive care and serves individuals with early-to-moderate cognitive decline, including
Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment.
Website: michigancognitiverecovery.com | lakeshorewoodseniors.com
Phone: 810-385-3185
For press inquiries, interview requests with Steve Larsen, or facility preview arrangements,
contact Marketing Director Katlyn Symon at 810-385-3185 or visit
lakeshorewoodseniors.com.
Contact Information:
Lakeshore woods senior living
4851 Lakeshore Rd
Fort Gratiot Township, Michigan 48059
United States
Katlyn Symon
(810) 385-3185
https://lakeshorewoodseniors.com
