Aging Brains: Tips to Stay Healthy

Aging brings natural changes to the brain, but with the right strategies you can overcome obstacles that may develop while staying sharp and focused. Discover how to adapt to these changes, boost cognitive resilience and maintain mental clarity through lifelong learning and healthy lifestyle strategies. We’ll discuss practical tips to support brain health, including being physically active, eating healthy brain-boosting foods, managing stress, and staying socially connected.  

Catherine Madison, MD, Dr. Madison received her M.D. from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri and completed residency training in neurology at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. After serving eight years in the Air Force, she returned to California to care for her mother with Alzheimer’s disease. This personal family journey deepened her interest in helping others facing a similar life-changing diagnosis. Dr. Madison envisioned and developed the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center (RDBHC) at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco in 2012 with an endowment from the Dolby Family. She is currently the staff neurologist for Seniors At Home program, a division of Jewish Family and Children’ Services.  

Seniors At Home provides a comprehensive range of services for aging adults, including home care, specialized dementia care, socialization programs, care management, support for families, nutrition programs, fiduciary services, and much more. Our mission is to help older adults enjoy safe, healthier, more independent lives, and to assure peace of mind for families. Seniors At Home is a division of Jewish Family and Children’s Services, a trusted non-profit organization that’s been caring for our community since 1850. We operate in San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties and serve seniors and families regardless of religion, background, sexual orientation, and gender identity.