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Вміст надано Margaret Winbolt and Dementia Training Australia. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Margaret Winbolt and Dementia Training Australia або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Listen as GPs talk about dementia, its types, diagnosis, management, impacts and more...
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Manage series 3284822
Вміст надано Margaret Winbolt and Dementia Training Australia. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Margaret Winbolt and Dementia Training Australia або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Listen as GPs talk about dementia, its types, diagnosis, management, impacts and more...
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×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-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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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-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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dementia in Practice

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-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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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-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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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