Advice For the Sandwich Generation

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Dr. Mia and Dr. Catherine Madison discuss the complexities of caregiving for individuals with dementia, drawing from personal experiences and professional insights. They explore the importance of understanding advanced care planning, and the vulnerability of dementia patients to health challenges. The discussion also covers legal considerations for caregivers, tools for initiating end-of-life conversations, and lifestyle changes that can enhance brain health. Dr. Madison emphasizes the need for open dialogue about death and dying, as well as the significance of research in improving dementia care.Dr. Catherine Madison, a board-certified neurologist and author of Navigating Memory Loss: Essential Questions and Answers on Alzheimer’s and Dementia. With over 40 years of experience in clinical neurology, Dr. Madison has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families understand, manage, and live well with cognitive decline.As the founding medical director of the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center in San Francisco, she developed a groundbreaking model of care that supports both patients and their loved ones, a holistic approach that has since influenced dementia programs nationwide. She continues this work through her private practice and her role with Jewish Family and Children’s Services (seniors at home), where she educates families on brain health, cognitive aging, and care planning.Dr. Madison is known for blending clinical expertise with a deeply human touch. Her new book translates the most current research on Alzheimer’s and dementia into clear, compassionate answers for those facing these conditions. She’s an engaging and empathetic guest who can speak on:How to recognize the earliest signs of memory loss—and what to do nextThe latest science on Alzheimer’s and other dementiasHow families can plan for care, maintain connection, and protect quality of lifePractical steps for supporting brain health as we ageGoodreads: https://bit.ly/4h7UbN5Amazon: https://bit.ly/4of9qGvBook: navigating memory losshttps://codaalliance.org/go-wish/#faqshttps://seniorsathome.jfcs.org/Chapters00:00 Navigating Memory Loss: Introduction to Dementia Care02:31 Personal Journey: The Impact of Caregiving05:16 Understanding Anosognosia: Awareness in Dementia08:08 Advanced Care Planning: Preparing for the Future10:55 The Vulnerability of Dementia: Health Challenges13:43 Legal Considerations: Directives and Estate Planning16:22 Conversations About End-of-Life: Tools and Techniques19:07 Lifestyle Changes: Enhancing Brain Health21:19 Research Insights: The Future of Dementia CareSupport the showVideo on Ask Dr. Mia YouTube channelTranscripts on www.miayangmd.com. Transcripts are automatically generated and may contain minor inaccuracies. Email: [email protected] expressed are exclusive of Dr. Mia Yang and not reflective of her or guest speaker's employers or funders.