What Dementia Really Looks Like at Home

When a family member starts to struggle, the signs can be easy to explain away. But there's a difference between the kind of forgetting that comes with a busy life and the kind that signals something more.  Knowing that difference matters.

In this episode of ComForConnections, host Tiffany Robison sits down with Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi, MD, MSE, a neuropsychiatrist and biomedical engineer with specialized training in neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia. Dr. Hosseini Ghomi has spent his career building tools to bring expert dementia care to more patients, including those in rural and underserved communities.

Together, they walk through what families and caregivers actually need to know, from the earliest signs of cognitive change to what daily life with dementia can look like when the right support is in place.

What you’ll learn in this episode

The difference between normal age-related memory change and early signs of dementia

Health conditions that can worsen cognitive symptoms, including sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and certain common medications

What the diagnostic process looks like, and why a formal diagnosis unlocks treatment options and caregiver support families may not know are available

Where dementia care technology is delivering real results

How to navigate difficult conversations about safety and independence, from driving to daily routines

What a good day looks like for someone living with dementia at home

Additional resources:

Brain Minded MD — Dr. Hosseini Ghomi's educational content on brain health and cognitive longevity