Dementia in Practice

Our roving reporter, Dr Marita Long spoke with Prof Maria Eriksdotter from Sweden and our good friend Prof Kaarin Anstey at the 2023 Australian Dementia Research Forum. Prof Eriksdotter explained the benefits of having a national register for people with dementia and other chronic conditions, while Prof Anstey discusses ways in which we can use the CogDrisk an evidence-based tool to help identify and modify a person’s risk factors ...

In our first episode of Dementia in Practice for Season 3, Dr Marita Long caught up with Prof Henry Brodarty and A/Prof Michele Callisaya at the 2023 Australian Dementia Research Forum. They discuss the role of training for the brain and the body, and a re-enablement approach to assisting people with dementia or cognitive impairment.

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In many ways dementia in younger people is similar as in older age, however there are differences the GP needs to consider.  Hilton, Steph and Marita meet with Professor Amy Brodtmann to discuss the similarities and differences in the identification and post-diagnostic care of younger onset dementia.

SHOW NOTES:

Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS-m) Administration and Scoring Manual: https://d1vhafmemgb...

Neuropsychology assessments are often thought to be a necessary component of making a dementia diagnosis but Professor Sharon Naismith returns to talk with the team about the role of the neuropsychologist and how and when they can assist GPs in the diagnosis and post-diagnostic care of people living with dementia.

SHOW NOTES:

Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS-m) Administration and Scoring Manual: https://...

Dr Eddy Strivens meets with the team to discuss his research work in the Torres Strait Islands and the specific needs of first nations people living with dementia.

SHOW NOTES:

Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS-m) Administration and Scoring Manual: https://d1vhafmemgbnf1.cloudfront.net/sites/cheba2/files/_local_upload/pdf/groups/Neuroimaging/TICS-M%20Australian%20Version%20-%20Admin%20Scoring%20Manual_2...

Social and community connections provide invaluable support to people living with dementia. Professor Dimity Pond joins Hilton, Steph and Marita to discuss how GPs can utilise social prescribing strategies to optimise the quality of life for people living with dementia.

SHOW NOTES:

Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS-m) Administration and Scoring Manual: https://d1vhafmemgbnf1.cloudfront.net/sites/cheba2...

Part 2 of the 2 part Sleep Matters episode.

Professor Sharon Naismith and the team explore sleep and sleep disturbance in people living with dementia.

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Dementia Australia
Providing support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals

National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500
https://www.dementia.org.au/

Dementia Support Australia (DSA)
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In the first of this two part episode the team talk with Professor Sharon Naismith to discuss the importance of good sleep and the impact that poor sleep can have on cognition, health and wellbeing.

SHOW NOTES:

Dementia Australia
Providing support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals

National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500
https://www.dementia.org.au/

The team meet with dementia consultant Jason Burton to discuss what can be done to support the person with dementia live their best life possible.

A person with dementia continuing to drive is often a challenging and sensitive area for GPs to navigate. Occupational Therapy Driving Assessors are ideally placed to assist GPs in this.

In this second part of episode 3 talking Dementia Podcasters Heckle and Jeckle expand on their personal experiences living with Early Onset Dementia and provide some fascinating insights, both professionally and personally for the GPs. Laugh, cry and learn from these wonderful ladies as they share their stories and lived experience with us and understand the importance of person centered care for people living with dementia. 

People with dementia often report experiencing a loss of respect, dignity and autonomy. In this two-part episode the team talk with Talking Dementia Podcasters Heckle and Jeckle, two health professionals who have both been diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia.

The impact on GPs supporting people with dementia can be profound. Hilton, Marita and Stef provide insights into their experiences, professional and personal, of GP’s walking alongside a person living with dementia throughout their journey.

In this episode Hilton, Stef and Marita discuss the importance of GP practices being dementia friendly and share their ideas, tips and guidance on ways this can be achieved 

Covid-19 has had a profound effect on people living with dementia, both in the community and in residential aged care. Professor Dimity Pond chats with the team about what this means for people living with dementia, their GPs, their families, and carers.

End of life care has unique challenges for people living with dementia, their family and carers and the GP involved. In this episode, we speak with Dr Karen Savery who shares her insights into what might help to make the final part of a journey with dementia as smooth as possible for all concerned.

The team and Professor Lee-Faye Low discuss the importance of GPs’ applying a cultural and linguistic lens to the diagnosis and care of people living with dementia who are part of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Part two of this two-part episode where Hilton, Marita and Steph continue their discussion on post diagnosis strategies and interventions that GPs can implement to support and optimise care and quality of life of people living with dementia. 

Part one of this two-part episode. Hilton, Marita and Steph discuss post diagnosis strategies and interventions that GPs can implement to support and optimise care and quality of life of people living with dementia.