What Is Your Loved One Trying to Tell You?
Pacing, calling out, or resisting care aren't random — in dementia, behavior is often the only language left for an unmet need.
Read Article: What Is Your Loved One Trying to Tell You?Guidance for the dementia journey.
Madisen Mind & Meaning helps individuals and families better understand dementia, navigate difficult decisions, and feel more confident about what comes next.
How Madisen Mind & Meaning Helps
Every family's situation is different. Consulting starts with listening, then focuses on the education, coaching, and practical guidance that fit your circumstances.
Understanding Dementia
Clear, compassionate education about dementia, common changes, and what families may experience along the way.
Caregiver Guidance
Practical strategies and encouragement for the people providing day-to-day care and support.
Planning & Decision Support
Help understanding your options and preparing thoughtful questions when care-related decisions arise.
Education & Resources
Articles, conversations, and resources that help families build knowledge and confidence over time.
You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone
A dementia diagnosis raises so many questions at once. What does this mean for our family? What changes should we expect? How do we help without taking away independence? Where do we even begin?
It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Most families have never faced anything like this before, and reliable, understandable information can be surprisingly hard to find.
Madisen Mind & Meaning exists to bring education, clarity, and direction to that experience — so you can spend less energy searching for answers and more time being present with the person you love.
Explore Consulting Services
Meet Madisen Redar
Madisen is a dementia care educator and consultant with a background in occupational therapy, offering practical, compassionate guidance for families. Her approach is simple: meet people where they are, speak in plain language, and help them feel less alone.
Learn More About MadisenInvestment for Families
Every family starts with a free 15-minute intro call. Select any option below to see what it includes.
Complimentary Introduction Start here Free15 minutes See what’s included Hide details
A brief introductory conversation to discuss your family’s needs, learn about available services, and determine whether we’re a good fit.
Individual Consultation $140 See what’s included Hide details
Personalized dementia education, guidance, and problem solving support tailored to your family’s needs.
A flexible, one-session option if you have a specific question or want to start small.
Three-Session Package Best value $345$115 per session See what’s included Hide details
Three personalized sessions to help families build understanding, work through challenges, and develop strategies as their needs evolve.
The three-session package is paid in advance and can be used within three months.
Group Education for Families & Caregivers For families On requestbased on group size See what’s included Hide details
Small-group dementia education for families and caregivers. Learn what’s changing, why, and how to respond with more confidence and less stress, alongside others who understand what you’re going through. Offered as a single workshop or an ongoing series.
Training for Care Teams On requestbased on your team’s needs See what’s included Hide details
Practical, person-centered dementia education for care teams and healthcare organizations, priced separately based on the size of your team and the depth of training you need.
Madisen Mind & Meaning provides non-clinical education and consulting. Services are not medical care and are not billable to insurance or Medicare.
Helpful Resources
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How Environment Shapes the Dementia Experience
Surroundings can be the difference between a calm afternoon and a distressing one. Why environment matters — and the small changes that help.
Read Article: How Environment Shapes the Dementia ExperienceThe Case for a Positive Approach in Dementia Care
Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care teaches that how you provide care matters as much as what you do. What the research shows.
Read Article: The Case for a Positive Approach: Why Tone and Technique Matter in Dementia Care