A blood test for dementia? S3, EP-3

A blood test for dementia? S3, EP-3

Dr Marita Long speaks with Prof Nicholas Ashton from Sweden about the development of blood tests which may be able to detect changes of Alzheimer’s Disease before a person develops symptoms.

Australian Dementia Network

A network of leading scientists and researchers working to establish a dementia registry, guidelines for memory clinics and screening for clinical trials https://www.australiandementianetwork.org.au/

Dementia Training Australia

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

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

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Translating Evidence into Practice - S3, EP-2

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 Apr 202438min

Training for the Brain and the Body S3, EP-1

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 Apr 202433min

Dementia in younger people: similar but different S2, EP-10

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 Sep 202234min

Talking Neuropsychology: to refer or not to refer S2, EP-9

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 Sep 202235min

Dementia in first nations peoples: research, practice and partnerships S2, EP-8

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 Sep 202235min

Social Prescribing: Optimising quality of life for people living with dementia S2, EP-7

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 Aug 202230min

Sleep Matters Part 1 S2, EP-6-2

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 Juli 202233min

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