Improving communication and better outcomes for people living with dementia S3, EP-4
Dr Steph Daly speaks with speech pathologist Kim Teresi 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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Social Prescribing: Optimising quality of life for people living with dementia S2, EP-7
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: Tele…
Sleep Matters Part 1 S2, EP-6-2
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. SHOW NOTES: Dementia Australia Providing support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professi…
Sleep Matters Part 1 S2, EP-6-1
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 wi…