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
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
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 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
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
Sleep Matters Part 1 S2, EP-6-1
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. ...
27 Juli 202221min
Looking at Residential Aged Care: Living the best life possible S2, EP-5
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 AustraliaProviding support, ...
28 Juni 202236min
Driving and dementia: Who's in the driver's seat? S2, EP-4
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 episo...
21 Juni 202245min
