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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-dementiaCarers 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-dementiaCarers 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.
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
Dementia Australia
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dementia Training Australia
Dementia Australia
Providing support, information and services for people living with dementia, carers, family and health professionals
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
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
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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
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