Dementia Training Australia
S3, EP-7 Menopause, Brain Fog and Dementia
Dr Marita Long speaks with neuropsychologist and researcher, Prof Caroline Gurvich about the interplay between gender and dementia, with a particular focus on what happens during the menopause. Australian Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/images/stories/infosheets/docs/AMS_Oestrogen_…
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S3, EP-6 Cognitive Assessment Tools
Our team of Dementia Training Australia’s GP Educators, Steph Daly, Marita Long and Hilton Koppe discuss the strengths and weaknesses of cognitive assessment tools, and how they can be optimally used in the assessment of people with possible cognitive impairment. Standardised Mini Mental State Ex…
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Younger onset dementia: Finding meaning and creating a legacy S3, EP-5
In this episode, Dr Hilton Koppe speaks with Spencer Ratliff whose father died from younger onset dementia. We hear about the challenges his family overcame and how they were able to create a legacy as a result of their experiences. Able Foods Ready made foods for people living with disabilities …
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Improving communication and better outcomes for people living with dementia S3, EP-4
Dr Steph Daly speaks with speech pathologist Kim Torresi about her insights into how implementing strategies for improving communication can result in improved quality of life for people living with dementia. Dementia Training Australia Providing education for GPs and other health practitioners GP…
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A blood test for dementia? S3, EP-3
Dr Marita Long speaks with Prof Nicholas Ashton from Sweden about the development of blood tests which may be able to detect changes of Alzheimer’s Disease before a person develops symptoms. Australian Dementia Network A network of leading scientists and researchers working to establish a dementi…
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Translating Evidence into Practice - S3, EP-2
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…
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Training for the Brain and the Body S3, EP-1
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 wi…
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Dementia in younger people: similar but different S2, EP-10
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 dementi…
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Talking Neuropsychology: to refer or not to refer S2, EP-9
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 livin…
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Dementia in first nations peoples: research, practice and partnerships S2, EP-8
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.clou…
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