Dementia in Practice

Dr Rachel Jones is a geriatrician based in Lismore, northern NSW. She shares her personal story of growing up as a daughter of a small-town GP and school music teacher, and granddaughter of the owners of Lismore’s main department store. She reflects on how her upbringing continues to impact her role as a geriatrician in a regional centre. Show Notes  Beating Hearts of Lismore - https://www.facebook.com/p/Beating-Hearts-of-Lismore-100089574039279/   RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD - https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log      

In this episode, Bec speaks with Ai Lian Lee from Dementia Training Australia’s pharmacy team. Ai Lian outlines how pharmacists can be of assistance to GPs who care for people with impaired cognition. They also discuss which drugs may impair cognition, and which drugs can assist.    Show Notes  Dementia Training Australia – Common Medicines That May Affect Cognition - Medications that affect cognition | Dementia Resource | Dementia Training Australia (DTA)  Clinical Practice Guidelines for Deprescribing in Older People - Deprescribing  RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD - https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log 

During our workshops and webinars, we are often asked about the impact of ADHD, Autism (ASD), PTSD and marijuana (THC) use on cognition and their association with dementia. In this episode, Pete poses these tricky questions to Dr Kailas Roberts, psychiatrist and psychogeriatrician, who answers them with great clarity, based on most recent research and his extensive experience.  Show Notes  RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD - https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log 

Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane, Head of Clinical Services at Dementia Support Australia, joins Hilton to discuss the causes of changed behaviour in dementia. Drawing on extensive clinical experience, Stephen outlines evidence-based strategies to understand and respond to behavioural and psychological symptoms in a person centred way. Show Notes ● Dementia Training Australia – General Practitioners Hub https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ ● Dementia Support Australia https://www.dementia.com.au/ ● Dementia Support Australia – GP Advice Service https://www.dementia.com.au/who-we-help/health-care-professionals/services/gpas ● Dementia Support Australia 24-Hour Helpline: 1800 699 799 ● RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log  

In this insightful episode, Bec speaks with Tasmanian geriatrician Professor David Dunsbabin about less common dementias, including Frontotemporal Dementia and Lewy Body Disease. The conversation focuses on key clinical features, symptom patterns, and practical tips for differentiation in everyday practice. Show Notes Mild Behavioural Impairment (MBI) Diagnostic Criteria - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5652315/table/T1/   MBI checklist - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5652315/figure/F2/   RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD - https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log  Dementia Training Australia – General Practitioners Hub https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/

In this episode, Hilton is joined by Professor Kaarin Anstey from UNSW’s Ageing Futures Institute and Neuroscience Research Australia. Together, they explore how memory is stored and retrieved, and unpack the critical distinctions between normal cognitive ageing, Subjective Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia. Show Notes  Mild Behavioural Impairment (MBI) Diagnostic Criteria - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5652315/table/T1/   MBI Checklist - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5652315/figure/F2/   CogDrisk Cognitive Risk Assessment Tool - https://cogdrisk.neura.edu.au/   Roche Elecsys Phospho-Tau (181P) Product Information - https://elabdoc-prod.roche.com/eLD/api/downloads/e21936a3-0b6c-f011-3091-005056a772fd?countryIsoCode=au    JAMA Network - Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary and Secondary Care - Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary Care and Secondary Care | Neurology | JAMA | JAMA Network  RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD - https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log  Dementia Training Australia – General Practitioners Hub - https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ 

  In this special bonus episode, familiar guest Dr Steph Daly returns for a cameo conversation with Hilton. Drawing on her involvement in an ongoing clinical trial, Steph shares emerging insights into the role of blood-based biomarkers in assessing people presenting with cognitive symptoms in general practice, and what this evolving evidence could mean for future clinical pathways.    Show Notes  Alzheimer’s Association® Clinical Practice Guideline: Integrating Blood-Based Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease Specialized Care https://pro.alz.org/files/download/E224A154-A199-4DE6-92DA-0B2F87727B70.pdf   Roche Elecsys Phospho-Tau (181P) Product Information - https://elabdoc-prod.roche.com/eLD/api/downloads/e21936a3-0b6c-f011-3091-005056a772fd?countryIsoCode=au   JAMA Network - Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary Care and Secondary Care - Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary Care and Secondary Care | Neurology | JAMA | JAMA Network ADNeT - Blood Based Biomarker Study - enquiry information for GPs in Melbourne, Adelaide and Newcastle - Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease in Primary Care: A Before and After Study - Australian Dementia Network Dementia Training Australia – General Practitioners Hub - https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD - https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log 

Cognitive impairment is complex, nuanced, and far more than a simple memory issue. In More Than a Memory Problem, Dementia Training Australia’s expert clinicians, Dr Peter Silberberg, Dr Rebecca Moore, and Dr Hilton Koppe, explore the practical recognition, assessment, and management of people presenting with possible impaired cognition. Show Notes  Dementia Training Australia – General Practitioners Hub -  https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD- https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log  

In this episode we hear from Mardi, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease a few years ago, Mardi talks about her symptoms, diagnosis and how she approached and continues to approach a life living with Alzheimer’s disease. We very much appreciate Mardi being involved in our podcast.

In this episode Hilton Koppe talks to Suraj Samtani a researcher from the centre for healthy brain ageing, about social isolation and loneliness. We learn that reducing the impact of these factors can have the same benefit as stopping smoking on our health. Suraj talks and inspires us all to think about interactions with each other and how even the simplest of interactions may be reducing the impact of social isolation.

In this episode, Steph talks to Rowena Mobbs - a cognitive neurologist with a special interest in CTE and concussion, something that has been gaining interest in mainstream media and research. She talks about the theory and impact that multiple micro traumatic head injuries can have on the brain and what we can do to identify people who may have CTE, as well as talking about strategies for risk reduction.

In this episode Hilton talks to Paul Yates, Associate Professor and geriatrician and researcher from the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) and Austin Health. Paul describes the landscape of Alzheimer’s research in relation to biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease and the use of this to assist with treatments that may be available in the future. Paul talks about some of the limitations and challenges that are facing the implementation of new treatments.

In this episode Steph talks to Madeline Healy a geriatrician from Melbourne who received a Churchill Fellowship to travel internationally and research the services for people living with dementia who also have Down syndrome. Down syndrome is associated with a significant risk of Alzheimer’s disease and there are limited specialist services for this population in Australia. Madeline talks about some of the approaches for supporting both people with Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability and how we can learn from international examples of care.

In this episode Hilton interviews Mark Yates a Geriatrician from Ballarat. Mark introduces some simple principles to use when assessing capacity particularly in relation to the person living with dementia. He talks about the URUC model, which stands for understanding, retain, utilise and communicate information for which they are being assessed.  Mark is able to break down what can be a very complex and challenging process for medical professionals into simpler terms that can be easily applied.

Join Dr Stephanie Daly and her GP colleagues, Drs Hilton Koppe and Rebecca Moore for a fascinating exploration into dementia risk reduction. In light of the 2024 Lancet Commission Report in which it was announced that approximately 45 percent of dementia is attributable to modifiable risk, there are several simple lifestyle modifications which people can institute which may help mitigate their risk of developing dementia. Resources: Livingston, G., Huntley, J., Liu, K. Y., Costafreda, S. G., Selbæk, G., Alladi, S., Ames, D., Banerjee, S., Burns, A., Brayne, C., Fox, N. C., Ferri, C. P., Gitlin, L. N., Howard, R., Kales, H. C., Kivimäki, M., Larson, E. B., Nakasujja, N., Rockwood, K., Samus, Q., … Mukadam, N. (2024). Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission. Lancet (London, England), 404(10452), 572–628. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01296-0   The CogD risk is an online tool available to everyone. It determines areas of strength and challenge in terms of dementia risk and individualised suggestions of ways to attenuate risk. There are also factsheets for GPs to provide patients about diet, exercise and vascular risk. Cognitive Health and Dementia Risk Assessment Fact Sheets for General Practitioners – Cognitive Health and Dementia Risk Assessment   CPD (RP & MO) Reflect on the way in which you currently perform your 45 to 49 year old health checks. Following this podcast, is there anything in your practice that you intend to change? How might you incorporate a discussion about brain health during the 45-49 year old health check? Identify three upcoming patients for whom a 45 to 49 year old health check would be appropriate. Recommend they complete the Cog-D risk online tool prior to their appointment. This time, perform your usual 45 to 49 year old check but incorporate a discussion about brain health and go over their Cog-D risk results. In addition to vascular risk, consider factors including mental health and social isolation, hearing and vision loss and head injury.   How did you find the experience? How do you think the patients responded? Do you plan to frame your 45 to 49 year old health checks like this in the future.

A very special episode of Dementia in Practice where one of our own GPs, Dr Steph Daly talks with her GP colleagues Drs Hilton Koppe and Rebecca Moore about the challenges she experienced as a doctor and a daughter when one of her parents was diagnosed with dementia. Resources Providing person centered care - About me document Dementia Support Australia – for assisting in creating information about an individual. https://www.dementia.com.au/resource-hub/about-me-resources   Guidance for goals of care discussions in the elderly https://www.palliaged.com.au/Evidence-Centre/Evidence-Summaries/Goals-of-Care   CPD Review the palliaged document above – consider for dementia with use of resources from DTA such as the trajectory slide and stages framework, how you might advise patients or assist patients in advanced care directive conversations. If you work in aged care, consider the utility of a document such as the about me resource, and how this might assist in your ability to provide person centered care for an individual If you have a family member affected by dementia, reflect on whether this has impacted your practice and how you care for other people whom you see living with dementia.

In this, the first episode for Season 4, Dr Hilton Koppe interviews Occupational Therapist and Professional Practice Advisor for Aged Care, Christina Wyatt. Occupational therapists are considered underutilized in the post-diagnostic care of people living with dementia and Christina explains the important role an occupational therapist can play. OTs apply an individualized, strength-based approach in the home, which helps enable the person living with dementia to flourish in their environment. Resources: Occupational Therapy Australia. The Find an OT service helps you find registered, local OTs, those with special interests and a variety of funding sources Find occupational therapists Some excellent fact sheets the role of OT in dementia care the role of OT in Community based Aged Care the role of OT in Residential Aged Care the role of OT in Behaviour Support Plans the role of OT in preventing falls the role of OT in mealtimes the role of OT in supporting the older driver   Wyatt, Christina (2024) Creating Dementia Enabling Homes: Safety and Mobility. Australian Journal of Dementia Care Subscribe to read 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMnx2RPQ   The COPE (Care of people with dementia in their environments) Programme is an OT and nursing initiative which provides a strength-based enablement approach to help the person living with dementia manage better in their home environment.  Home - COPE Program   CPD Access the Find an OT webpage Find occupational therapists Search for all OTs in your local area and using the filters, determine those with dementia as a special interest. Write a list of these and use it for future referrals.

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_and_cognition_in_the_perimenopause_and_menopause.pdf Brain fog in menopause: a health-care professional’s guide for decision-making and counseling on cognition https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2022.2122792 Dementia Training Australia Providing education for GPs and other health practitioners GP resource page - https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ DTA home page - https://dta.com.au/ 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/ Forward with Dementia A guide for the first year after diagnosis  https://forwardwithdementia.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide.  24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Understanding Dementia: free online course - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Preventing Dementia: free online course - http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementiaCarers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.  Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Austroads Assessing fitness to drive in people living with dementia and cognitive impairment https://austroads.com.au/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive/ap-g56/neurological-conditions/dementia

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 Exam (SMMSE) The test: https://www.ihacpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/smmse-tool-v2.pdf Guidelines for administration and scoring instructions: https://www.ihacpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-08/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf GP Assessment of Cognition (GPCog) https://gpcog.com.au/ Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) https://www.nari.net.au/indigenous-cognitive-assessment Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) https://mocacognition.com/ CogD Risk Homepage - https://cogdrisk.neura.edu.au/ Factsheets - https://cogdrisk.neura.edu.au/factsheets-for-general-practitioners/ IQ Code https://nceph.anu.edu.au/research/tools-resources/informant-questionnaire-cognitive-decline-elderly Clock Drawing Test https://www.dementiacarecentral.com/alzheimers-clock-test/ Trailmaking A and B tests https://eatspeakthink.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IowaTrailMaking.pdf Snellgrove Maze Test https://www.safemobilityfl.com/pdfs/CliniciansGuide/SnellgroveMazeTest4thEdition.pdf Dementia Training Australia Providing education for GPs and other health practitioners GP resource page - https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ DTA home page - https://dta.com.au/ 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/ Forward with Dementia A guide for the first year after diagnosis  https://forwardwithdementia.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide.  24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Understanding Dementia: free online course - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Preventing Dementia: free online course - http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementiaCarers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.  Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Austroads Assessing fitness to drive in people living with dementia and cognitive impairment https://austroads.com.au/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive/ap-g56/neurological-conditions/dementia

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 https://ablefoods.com.au/ Dementia Australia – About younger onset dementia https://yod.dementia.org.au/about-younger-onset-dementia Dementia Training Australia Providing education for GPs and other health practitioners GP resource page - https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ DTA home page - https://dta.com.au/ 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/ Forward with Dementia A guide for the first year after diagnosis  https://forwardwithdementia.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide.  24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Understanding Dementia: free online course - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Preventing Dementia: free online course - http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.  Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Austroads Assessing fitness to drive in people living with dementia and cognitive impairment https://austroads.com.au/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive/ap-g56/neurological-conditions/dementia

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 resource page - https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ DTA home page - https://dta.com.au/ 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/ Forward with Dementia A guide for the first year after diagnosis https://forwardwithdementia.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide.  24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Understanding Dementia: free online course - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Preventing Dementia: free online course - http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementiaCarers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.  Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Austroads Assessing fitness to drive in people living with dementia and cognitive impairment https://austroads.com.au/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive/ap-g56/neurological-conditions/dementia

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 dementia registry, guidelines for memory clinics and screening for clinical trials https://www.australiandementianetwork.org.au/ Dementia Training Australia Providing education for GPs and other health practitioners GP resource page - https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ DTA home page - https://dta.com.au/ 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/ Forward with Dementia A guide for the first year after diagnosis  https://forwardwithdementia.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide.  24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Understanding Dementia: free online course - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Preventing Dementia: free online course - http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.  Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Austroads Assessing fitness to drive in people living with dementia and cognitive impairment https://austroads.com.au/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive/ap-g56/neurological-conditions/dementia

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 for developing dementia. Australian Dementia Network A network of leading scientists and researchers working to establish a dementia registry, guidelines for memory clinics and screening for clinical trials https://www.australiandementianetwork.org.au/ CogDrisk:  An evidence-based personalised dementia risk assessment tool https://cogdrisk.neura.edu.au/ Dementia Training Australia Providing education for GPs and other health practitioners GP resource page - https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ DTA home page - https://dta.com.au/ 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/ Forward with Dementia A guide for the first year after diagnosis  https://forwardwithdementia.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide.  24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Understanding Dementia: free online course - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Preventing Dementia: free online course - http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementiaCarers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.  Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Austroads Assessing fitness to drive in people living with dementia and cognitive impairment https://austroads.com.au/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive/ap-g56/neurological-conditions/dementia

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. Australian Dementia Network A network of leading scientists and researchers working to establish a dementia registry, guidelines for memory clinics and screening for clinical trials https://www.australiandementianetwork.org.au/ Dementia Training Australia Providing education for GPs and other health practitioners GP resource page - https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ DTA home page - https://dta.com.au/ 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/ Forward with Dementia A guide for the first year after diagnosis - https://forwardwithdementia.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide.  24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Understanding Dementia: free online course - https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Preventing Dementia: free online course - http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.  Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Austroads Assessing fitness to drive in people living with dementia and cognitive impairment https://austroads.com.au/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive/ap-g56/neurological-conditions/dementia

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://d1vhafmemgbnf1.cloudfront.net/sites/cheba2/files/_local_upload/pdf/groups/Neuroimaging/TICS-M%20Australian%20Version%20-%20Admin%20Scoring%20Manual_2020.05.29.pdf TICS-m questionnaire: (Australian Version) https://d1vhafmemgbnf1.cloudfront.net/sites/cheba2/files/_local_upload/pdf/TICS-M%20Ax%20Protocol%20(Australian%20version).pdf GP Management plans https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/#gp-resources 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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://d1vhafmemgbnf1.cloudfront.net/sites/cheba2/files/_local_upload/pdf/groups/Neuroimaging/TICS-M%20Australian%20Version%20-%20Admin%20Scoring%20Manual_2020.05.29.pdf TICS-m questionnaire: (Australian Version) https://d1vhafmemgbnf1.cloudfront.net/sites/cheba2/files/_local_upload/pdf/TICS-M%20Ax%20Protocol%20(Australian%20version).pdf GP Management plans https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/#gp-resources 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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_2020.05.29.pdf TICS-m questionnaire: (Australian Version) https://d1vhafmemgbnf1.cloudfront.net/sites/cheba2/files/_local_upload/pdf/TICS-M%20Ax%20Protocol%20(Australian%20version).pdf GP Management plans https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/#gp-resources 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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/files/_local_upload/pdf/groups/Neuroimaging/TICS-M%20Australian%20Version%20-%20Admin%20Scoring%20Manual_2020.05.29.pdf TICS-m questionnaire: (Australian Version) https://d1vhafmemgbnf1.cloudfront.net/sites/cheba2/files/_local_upload/pdf/TICS-M%20Ax%20Protocol%20(Australian%20version).pdf GP Management plans https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/#gp-resources 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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 professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500 https://www.dementia.org.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required)

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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required)

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.     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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/  Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia MOOC http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Dementia Australia Dementia Friendly Communities/organisations: https://www.dementiafriendly.org.au/ Forward with Dementia: https://www.forwardwithdementia.org/au/ Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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 episode the team talks with Matt Underwood, OT Driving Assessor, who discusses driving assessments and how they can assist the GP as well as the person living with dementia.    SHOW NOTES: Austroads Assessing Fitness to Drive:  https://austroads.com.au/drivers-and-vehicles/assessing-fitness-to-drive DriveSafe Drive Aware App:  DriveSafe DriveAware on the App Store (apple.com) Driver knowledge test: Intersections - https://learndrivesurvive.com.au/practice-driver-knowledge-test-dkt-intersections/  Article:  Lee, L., Molnar, F., (2017) Driving and dementia: Efficient approach to driving safety concerns in family practice. Canadian Family Physician 63 p27-31. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28115437/ 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/  Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia MOOC http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Dementia Australia Dementia Friendly Communities/organisations: https://www.dementiafriendly.org.au/ Forward with Dementia: https://www.forwardwithdementia.org/au/ Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic  

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.    SHOW NOTES: Book: My Name is Phoebe Nanna by Jenni Lawson (Author), Karyn Lendich (Illustrator) Dementia is a family disease. "My Name is Phoebe Nanna" is written for families to begin a discussion with grandchildren about the onset of dementia within their beloved grandparent. Although much will change over time, the loving connection to each other remains. Discussions that open questions with grandchildren about dementia helps families stay united throughout the change process - Available from Amazon books Dementia Alliance International   https://www.dementiaallianceinternational.org/ 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/  Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia MOOC http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Dementia Australia Dementia Friendly Communities/organisations: https://www.dementiafriendly.org.au/ Forward with Dementia: https://www.forwardwithdementia.org/au/ Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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. Heckle and Jeckle talk with the team about the importance of respect, dignity and autonomy and discuss how GPs and others can support a person living with dementia continue to be themselves     SHOW NOTES:   Book: My Name is Phoebe Nanna by Jenni Lawson (Author), Karyn Lendich (Illustrator) Dementia is a family disease. "My Name is Phoebe Nanna" is written for families to begin a discussion with grandchildren about the onset of dementia within their beloved grandparent. Although much will change over time, the loving connection to each other remains. Discussions that open questions with grandchildren about dementia helps families stay united throughout the change process - Available from Amazon books Dementia Alliance International   https://www.dementiaallianceinternational.org/ 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/  Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia MOOC http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Dementia Australia Dementia Friendly Communities/organisations: https://www.dementiafriendly.org.au/ Forward with Dementia: https://www.forwardwithdementia.org/au/ Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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.     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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/  Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia MOOC http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Dementia Australia Dementia Friendly Communities/organisations: https://www.dementiafriendly.org.au/ Forward with Dementia: https://www.forwardwithdementia.org/au/ Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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        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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/  Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia MOOC http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Dementia Australia Dementia Friendly Communities/organisations: https://www.dementiafriendly.org.au/ Forward with Dementia: https://www.forwardwithdementia.org/au/ Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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.       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_2020.05.29.pdf TICS-m questionnaire: (Australian Version) https://d1vhafmemgbnf1.cloudfront.net/sites/cheba2/files/_local_upload/pdf/TICS-M%20Ax%20Protocol%20(Australian%20version).pdf GP Management plans https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/#gp-resources 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic      

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.       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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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.         SHOW NOTES: Dementia Australia Providing support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals It’s not a disgrace - it’s dementia- videos in several languages: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAwhBH-4GO5iKAMS5wIMSFSuncvoBYuRM National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500 https://www.dementia.org.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic Moving pictures - videos in several languages https://movingpictures.org.au/films/  Journal/research articles: Tierney L, Mason R, Doherty K, Winbolt M, Long M, Robinson A. Workshops on diagnosis and management of dementia for general practitioners: a pre–post intervention study of dementia knowledge BMJ Open 9(4). (full.pdf (bmj.com) Mason, R., Doherty, K., Eccleston, C., Winbolt, M., Long, M., Robinson, A. (2020) Effect of a dementia education intervention on the confidence and attitudes of general practitioners in Australia: a pretest post-test study. BMJ Open (https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/10/1/e033218.full.pdf) Casey, A-N., Islam, M., Schütze, H., Parkinson, A., Yen, L., Shell1, A., Winbolt, M., Brodaty. H. (2020) GP Q1 awareness, practice, knowledge and confidence: evaluation of the first nation-wide dementia-focused continuing medical education program in Australia. BMC Family Practice. (GP awareness, practice, knowledge and confidence: evaluation of the first nation-wide dementia-focused continuing medical education program in Australia (biomedcentral.com)

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.      SHOW NOTES: STOPP-START Tool: www.cgakit.com/m-2-stopp-start Delirium Action Plan example: www.hnc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Delirium-Action-Plan-colour.pdf 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic    

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 Action Plan example: www.hnc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Delirium-Action-Plan-colour.pdf 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic    

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 to assist the person and their family create a supportive living environment.       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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic  

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 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) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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 services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500 https://www.dementia.org.au/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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.     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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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 diagnosis of dementia. 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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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 different causes of MCI.     Dementia Training Australia We provide dementia-specific accredited and non-accredited education, training, and professional development for aged and health care professionals. 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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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 person that they have dementia.   Dementia Training Australia We provide dementia-specific accredited and non-accredited education, training, and professional development for aged and health care professionals. 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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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 professional development for aged and health care professionals.   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/ Dementia Support Australia (DSA) Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRT) nationwide. Dementia Support Australia offers a free national service operating 24/7 365 days a year. 24 hour Helpline 18000699799 https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers Australia Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services. Phone 1800242636 https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver Book Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide GPs and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book RACGP Red Book - Guidelines for preventative activities in general practice - Dementia  https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/red-book/preventive-activities-in-older-age/dementia My Aged Care - dementia resources https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/health-conditions/dementia Cognitive Screening Tests Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) Frequently used in general practice as included in most popular medical software programs. MMSE score require for prescribing dementia medications on PBS https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/smmse-tool-v2.pdf - https://www.ihpa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net636/f/publications/smmse-guidelines-v2.pdf—explanation of scoring GPCOG The GPCOG is a reliable, valid and efficient instrument to screen for dementia specifically in a primary care setting. The GPCOG score is not influenced by the cultural and linguistic background of a person making it an invaluable screening tool especially in multicultural patient settings. http://gpcog.com.au/ Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA)  The Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA) was developed in response to the need for a cognitive screening tool for older Indigenous Australians (45 years plus) living in rural and remote areas. The KICA tool was named after where the original research was conducted and comprises of a number of sections and assesses the person and carer. The KICA tool is now widely used in remote or rural locations across Australia. http://kams.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KICA-Tool-2006.pdf Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a short cognitive screening instrument designed to minimise the effects of cultural learning and language diversity on the assessment of baseline cognitive performance. https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/20110311_2011NSWRUDASscoring_sheet.pdf - the test https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/rowland-universal-dementia-assessment-scale-rudas - information and links to tests in Chinese and Italian Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The MoCA is well validated and covers a number of cognitive domains. If repeat tests are required, two alternative versions are available with instructions on the MoCA Test website. The tests are also available in many different European and Asian languages. https://www.mocatest.org/paper/  (Free registration required) GP Management Plans Dementia specific GP management plans for Stages 1, 2 and 3 dementia https://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courses https://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 3 https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementia Hours: 2 | RACGP: 4pts | ACRRM: 2hrs https://www.thinkgp.com.au/education/demystifying-dementia-practical-course-diagnosis-and-management-dementia Teaching plans for GP supervisors to use with their registrars https://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/ (NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Master of Dementia Program https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Understanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia   Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre  Preventing Dementia http://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resources http://www.profjoe.com.au/all-cases-list/driving-with-dementia/ https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/dementia-and-driving-vic

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 is and how to diagnose, manage and live with it.    Dementia Training Australia We provide dementia-specific accredited and non-accredited education, training, and professional development for aged and health care professionals.