A blood test for dementia? S3, EP-3
Dr Marita Long speaks with Prof Nicholas Ashton from Sweden about the development of blood tests which may be able to detect changes of Alzheimer’s Disease before a person develops symptoms. Australia...
10 Huhti 202430min
Translating Evidence into Practice - S3, EP-2
Our roving reporter, Dr Marita Long spoke with Prof Maria Eriksdotter from Sweden and our good friend Prof Kaarin Anstey at the 2023 Australian Dementia Research Forum. Prof Eriksdotter explained the ...
10 Huhti 202438min
Training for the Brain and the Body S3, EP-1
In our first episode of Dementia in Practice for Season 3, Dr Marita Long caught up with Prof Henry Brodarty and A/Prof Michele Callisaya at the 2023 Australian Dementia Research Forum. They discuss t...
10 Huhti 202433min
Dementia in younger people: similar but different S2, EP-10
In many ways dementia in younger people is similar as in older age, however there are differences the GP needs to consider. Hilton, Steph and Marita meet with Professor Amy Brodtmann to discuss the s...
18 Syys 202234min
Talking Neuropsychology: to refer or not to refer S2, EP-9
Neuropsychology assessments are often thought to be a necessary component of making a dementia diagnosis but Professor Sharon Naismith returns to talk with the team about the role of the neuropsycholo...
11 Syys 202235min
Dementia in first nations peoples: research, practice and partnerships S2, EP-8
Dr Eddy Strivens meets with the team to discuss his research work in the Torres Strait Islands and the specific needs of first nations people living with dementia. SHOW NOTES: Telephone Inte...
4 Syys 202235min
Social Prescribing: Optimising quality of life for people living with dementia S2, EP-7
Social and community connections provide invaluable support to people living with dementia. Professor Dimity Pond joins Hilton, Steph and Marita to discuss how GPs can utilise social prescribing strat...
30 Elo 202230min
Sleep Matters Part 1 S2, EP-6-2
Part 2 of the 2 part Sleep Matters episode. Professor Sharon Naismith and the team explore sleep and sleep disturbance in people living with dementia. SHOW NOTES: Dementia AustraliaProviding support...
27 Heinä 202233min
