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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Hilton Koppe talks to Suraj Sumtani 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreMaster 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 AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreMaster 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 AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://www.dementia.com.au/ Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreMaster 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 AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://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 AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://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 AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://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 AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 GPCOGThe 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 dementiahttps://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courseshttps://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementiaHours: 3https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementiaHours: 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 registrarshttps://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/(NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreMaster of Dementia Programhttps://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreUnderstanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Preventing Dementiahttp://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resourceshttp://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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 GPCOGThe 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 dementiahttps://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courseshttps://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementiaHours: 3https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementiaHours: 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 registrarshttps://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/(NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreMaster of Dementia Programhttps://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreUnderstanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Preventing Dementiahttp://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resourceshttp://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.
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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 GPCOGThe 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 dementiahttps://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courseshttps://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementiaHours: 3https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementiaHours: 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 registrarshttps://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/(NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreMaster of Dementia Programhttps://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreUnderstanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Preventing Dementiahttp://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resourceshttp://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.
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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 GPCOGThe 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 dementiahttps://www.dta.com.au/gp-management-plans/ Dementia Training Australia - online courseshttps://www.dta.com.au/online-dementia-courses/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementiaHours: 3https://dta.com.au/online-courses/demystifying-dementia/ Demystifying dementia: A practical course in the diagnosis and management of dementiaHours: 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 registrarshttps://gpsupervisorsaustralia.org.au/teaching-plans/(NB Enter term Dementia into search function to find teaching plans on dementia) Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreMaster of Dementia Programhttps://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/mdem Wicking Dementia Research and Education CentreUnderstanding Dementia MOOC https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre Preventing Dementiahttp://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/preventing-dementia Driving and dementia resourceshttp://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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 GPCOGThe 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 AustraliaProviding support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals National Dementia Helpline – 1800100500https://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 18000699799https://www.dementia.com.au/ Carers AustraliaCarers 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 1800242636https://www.carersaustralia.com.au/ RACGP Silver BookMedical 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 resourceshttps://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 GPCOGThe 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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