The SeizureSafe™ System
SeizureSafe™ is a 4-step observation framework designed to help families and professionals distinguish between dementia progression and silent seizure activity.
It turns vague, confusing moments—like sudden zoning out, repetitive lip-smacking, or unexplained confusion—into clear, documented evidence.
Whether you are a spouse at home or a nurse in a memory care unit, this system gives you the tools to stop guessing, ensure safety, and capture the data your doctor needs to treat the problem.
The Gap Between Behavior and biology
In dementia care, we are trained to treat every outburst or stare as a “behavior.” We ask: Are they hungry? Are they tired?
We rarely ask: Did their brain just misfire?
When a 30-second staring spell is dismissed as “just zoning out,” the diagnosis is missed. When post-episode confusion is treated with antipsychotics instead of rest, the patient suffers. SeizureSafe exists to catch the neurological episodes that standard dementia care misses.
The 4-Step Cycle
SeizureSafe teaches four practical skills that help families and care teams recognize concerning patterns, respond safely, communicate clearly with clinicians, and review changes over time.
Recognize
Learn to spot the specific patterns that don’t fit the “dementia” label.
Respond
Shift from panic to protection. Most of these events do not require 911. We teach you how to time the episode, ensure physical safety, and support them through the recovery phase.
Document
Doctors cannot treat anecdotes; they treat data. Our templates help you record the “Duration, Description, and Frequency” of the event so you walk into your appointment with evidence.
Advocate
Turn your notes into action. Do not just file the log; use it to show the doctor the pattern and advocate for the right tests or a medication review.
We track the Hidden Symptoms
Most seizures in dementia do not look like the dramatic convulsions you see on TV. They are subtle, quiet, and easy to miss. SeizureSafe helps you identify the three main ways these episodes appear:
Behavioral Changes
Sudden pauses, confusion, changes in awareness, or brief unresponsiveness that may signal neurological activity rather than typical dementia fluctuations.
Awareness Changes
Short episodes of staring, disorientation, difficulty following conversation, or momentary disconnect from the environment.
Movement Changes
Brief jerks, twitches, repetitive movements, or other involuntary motor changes that may reflect neurological activity.
Seizure Events
Recognizable focal or generalized seizures that require immediate attention and follow-up.
Select Your Pathway
SeizureSafe™ Academy
Answers and Advocacy for Families
The complete “Symptom Interpreter” video library, printable log sheets, and access to the caregiver community.
SeizureSafe™ Pro
Risk Management and Staff Training for Operators
Institutional licensing to train your entire nursing team on the protocol, reducing falls and unnecessary ER transfers.
Built on the Dementia Seizure Spectrum™
SeizureSafe is not just a list of tips. It is the practical application of the Dementia Seizure Spectrum™ (DSS), a clinical framework developed through doctoral research to categorize focal impaired awareness seizures.
We translate the complex neurology into simple language, giving you a valid way to describe the episodes you are seeing.
The Goal: Better Data Equals Better Care
Better recognition leads to better communication and safer care. When seizure-related events are identified early and described clearly, clinicians can evaluate patterns sooner and reduce unnecessary transfers. SeizureSafe gives families and care teams a shared understanding of what they are seeing.
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