Community Dementia Care
Supporting Families Navigating Dementia on the Treasure Coast
Education, outreach, and compassionate guidance for caregivers and families in Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Jensen Beach, and surrounding communities.
Why Dementia Care Education Matters
Education, outreach, and compassionate guidance for caregivers and families in Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Jensen Beach, and surrounding communities.
Early Recognition Saves Time
Identifying warning signs early opens the door to interventions that can slow progression and improve quality of life.
Caregivers Need Support Too
Family caregivers face enormous emotional and physical demands. Education and community connection reduce isolation and burnout.
Psychiatric Expertise Matters
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia — agitation, depression, sleep disruption — often respond to psychiatric intervention.
Community Makes a Difference
Shared knowledge and peer support within a community create better outcomes for patients and families alike.
Understanding Dementia
Dementia is not a single disease — it is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, and daily function.
Alzheimer's Disease
The most common form, accounting for 60–80% of cases. Characterized by gradual memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior.
Vascular Dementia
Often follows a stroke or series of small strokes. Symptoms may appear suddenly and include problems with reasoning, planning, and judgment.
Lewy Body Dementia
Involves abnormal protein deposits in the brain. May cause visual hallucinations, sleep disturbances, and movement problems similar to Parkinson's.
Frontotemporal Dementia
Affects the front and sides of the brain. Often presents as personality changes, impulsive behavior, or language difficulties before memory loss.
Early Warning Signs
Early recognition is one of the most powerful tools families have. If something feels different, trust that instinct.
- Repeated questions or statements within a short time
- Getting lost in familiar places
- Difficulty managing finances or following instructions
- Noticeable personality or mood changes
- Neglecting personal hygiene or household tasks
- Trouble finding words or following conversations
- Confusion about time, dates, or recent events
- Withdrawing from social activities or hobbies
"Early recognition is one of the most powerful tools families have. If something feels different, trust that instinct."
If you have noticed changes in a loved one and are unsure whether they are signs of dementia or normal aging, a psychiatric evaluation can provide clarity and peace of mind.
Talk to UsCommunity Presentation Topics
Razvan Gheorghe offers free community presentations to senior centers, assisted living facilities, faith communities, and caregiver groups across the Treasure Coast.
What Is Dementia?
An accessible overview of dementia types, causes, and what families can expect as the condition progresses.
Caregiver Burnout & Self-Care
Practical strategies for family caregivers to protect their own mental health while supporting a loved one with dementia.
Medications & Dementia
What psychiatric medications can and cannot do for dementia — and how to have honest conversations with your provider.
Behavioral Changes in Dementia
Understanding agitation, sundowning, wandering, and other behavioral symptoms — and how to respond with calm and care.
Planning Ahead
Guidance on legal, financial, and care planning conversations to have early, while your loved one can still participate.
Community Outreach in Action
Dementia Education at an Assisted Living Facility in Jensen Beach
Recently, Razvan Gheorghe, PMHNP-BC, visited an assisted living facility in Jensen Beach to lead an in-depth educational session on dementia — its stages, behavioral symptoms, and how caregivers can respond with confidence and compassion. The turnout was remarkable. Staff members, caregivers, and facility leadership gathered to ask questions, share their experiences, and learn practical strategies for supporting residents living with cognitive decline. These conversations matter deeply — because the people in that room are on the front lines every single day, and they deserve the knowledge and support to do their work with greater clarity and less fear. This is exactly the kind of community engagement that Mental Clarity Care is committed to bringing to the Treasure Coast.
Serving the Treasure Coast
Community presentations and outreach are available throughout Martin and St. Lucie counties.
Request a Community Presentation
Bring dementia education to your community. Presentations are free and tailored to your group's needs.