Introducing Dementia in practice - S1, EP1

A podcast by GPs for GPs and anyone who is interested in improving the care that people living with dementia receive. Listen and learn as our GPs - Hilton Koppe, Marita Long and Steph Daly - share their professional and personal experiences with dementia with you. Gain insight into what dementia …

Life with dementia: A first-hand account  - S1, EP2

Ann Pietsch started to notice she was getting muddled. Tasks that used to come easily to her started to seem more difficult. She thought, "Oh, gosh, something's going on”. Ann tells Dr Steph Daly what it’s like to live with Lewy Body Dementia, and the team discuss the benefits of an early diagnosi…

Healthy ageing and dementia: How to recognise the difference - S1, EP3

Most people become more forgetful as they age, so when is mild cognitive impairment (MCI) a normal part of getting older, and when is it a sign of dementia? Marita chats to neurologist Dr Matthew Kirkcaldie from the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre and the team discusses the differen…

Diagnosing dementia in general practice: Part one - S1, EP4.1

Hilton, Marita and Steph discuss the challenges for General Practitioners of diagnosing dementia and offer some simple diagnostic frameworks to help overcome those challenges.     Dementia Training Australia We provide dementia-specific accredited and non-accredited education, training, and prof…

Diagnosing dementia in general practice: Part two - S1, EP4.2

The team talks about their experiences and the process of diagnosing dementia in general practice, including how to detect signs of dementia, taking a collaborative history and keeping the patient central to the process. Learn which tests are available, other conditions to consider and how to tell…

A carer’s story: When dementia comes home - S1, EP5

Family and friends are central to the care of people living with dementia. Their GP also has a vital role in supporting and maintaining the welfare of family carers. Hilton chats to Helen, who’s father lived with dementia. She describes his journey and the impact on her and their family.     SH…

The healthy brain check: Reducing risk factors for dementia - S1, EP 6

More is understood about the factors which can contribute to a person developing dementia. Marita and Professor James Vickers discuss the known risk factors for dementia and the GP’s role in managing and reducing these.     SHOW NOTES: Dementia Australia Providing support, information and servi…

Can dementia be prevented? - S1, EP 7

GP's play an important role in the prevention of many chronic illnesses and dementia is no exception. Marita talks with Dr Kate Gregorovic about the importance of discussing this with patients in their 40s and 50s, particularly the importance of doing so with women.     SHOW NOTES: Dementia Aus…

Dementia and the environment - Small changes that make a difference - S1, EP-8

The built or living environment can greatly enhance the independence of a person living with dementia and GPs can play an important role in assisting families and carers to create a supportive and enabling living environment. Hilton chats with architect Nick Seemann about what advice a GP can give…

Beyond the diagnosis: GP interventions and strategies for care S1, EP-9.1

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.      SHOW NOTES: STOPP-START Tool: www.cgakit.com/m-2-stopp-start Delirium Act…