Monica Cations is a Geriatric Psychiatrist based in Bedford Park, Adelaide (Sturt Road, Adelaide, SA 5042). She works with older adults and families across South Australia, especially when memory, mood, and behaviour start to change in ways that feel confusing or frightening.
In many cases, people see her when it’s not just “getting older”. Conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can bring new challenges day by day. She also looks after people with vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia, where changes to thinking, personality, or language can show up gradually, then more quickly at times.
Monica also supports people dealing with tough mental health and brain-related conditions. That can include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where sleep, stress, and flashbacks can affect everyday life. At times, she may also help with symptoms that sit alongside other health issues, so care can feel more joined up.
There are also medical situations that need extra care and clear communication. Monica has experience supporting patients after events like a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), and she can help families understand what to watch for and how mental health can change after physical illness.
Her work covers brain and immune-related conditions as well. This includes CACH syndrome, and she may also support people who have had serious infections such as COVID-19 or SARS, particularly when ongoing symptoms affect thinking, mood, or day-to-day functioning.
Monica focuses on practical, calm care. She aims to listen first, then explain what’s happening in plain language. She works with carers and families, because support at home often makes a big difference. Over time, she helps people build a plan that fits their routines, their health needs, and what matters most to them.
As a geriatric psychiatrist, her training and clinical work sit at the intersection of ageing, mental health, and how the brain can be affected by illness. She uses this approach to help reduce stress for families and to support patients with dignity and respect.
