Dementia/Alzheimer’s

Dr. Catherine Madison, Neurologist with Seniors At Home, sat down for a discussion about many aspects of dementia with the hosts of the Living With Alzheimer’s podcast. In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Madison shares many insights about dementia, including diagnosis and care, dementia types and their common symptoms, the phenomenon of anosognosia (where individuals with dementia […]

We have grown accustomed to getting quick answers to many of our medical questions. But diagnosing a form of dementia is not that simple. This relates to many factors, including the very gradual onset of brain damage (over decades!), the variable reserve capacity in our brains, as well as the variety of symptoms related to

Talking to a loved one who’s experiencing memory loss or dementia can be a challenging or frustrating experience. Your loved one might not only have trouble recalling recent events but also could struggle to follow conversations or find the right words to express themselves. The Seniors At Home Center for Dementia Care works with families

By Dr. Catherine Madison, Neurologist at Seniors At Home’s Center for Dementia Care “Sundowning”, or sundown syndrome, is a common condition that affects up to 80% of people with dementia at some point in the course of their illness. Patients with dementia who sundown become confused and agitated in the late afternoon and evening hours,

Socializing helps people living with dementia in tangible ways, both physical and emotional.

Supporting Healthy Sleep Habits for People with Dementia What is sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene is a term used to describe habits and practices that can lead to healthy sleep patterns—something that people with dementia often struggle with, as the changes in the brain that cause dementia can also affect a person’s sleep cycles. Improving sleep

This post was written by Dr. Catherine Madison, Neurologist, Seniors At Home. Your loved one is starting to show signs of memory loss or confusion. They’re having trouble concentrating and seem to get frustrated easily. It’s natural to wonder: Could they be in the early stages of dementia? With society’s increasing awareness around Alzheimer’s disease