Dementia in Practice
Episodes
S4, Ep-9 - Learning from Lived Experience - Mardi's Story
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
S4, Ep-8 - Social isolation and Loneliness increase our risk of dementia - but what can we do about it?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Hilton Koppe talks to Suraj Samtani a researcher from the centre for healthy brain ageing, about social isolation and loneliness. We l...
S4, Ep-7 - Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and the impact of micro trauma on the brain and its association with dementia
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steph talks to Rowena Mobbs - a cognitive neurologist with a special interest in CTE and concussion, something that has been gaining ...
S4, Ep-6 - The Landscape of Alzheimer's Disease and Precision Medicine
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Hilton talks to Paul Yates, Associate Professor and geriatrician and researcher from the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) and...
S4, Ep 5 - Raising the Profile of Dementia in At Risk Groups
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Steph talks to Madeline Healy a geriatrician from Melbourne who received a Churchill Fellowship to travel internationally and research...
S4, Ep 4 - Capacity and Decision Making Demystified
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Hilton interviews Mark Yates a Geriatrician from Ballarat. Mark introduces some simple principles to use when assessing capacity parti...
S4, Ep-3 - Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr Stephanie Daly and her GP colleagues, Drs Hilton Koppe and Rebecca Moore for a fascinating exploration into dementia risk reduction. In light ...
S4, Ep-2 Lived Experience - being a Doctor and a Daughter for a parent with dementia
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S4, Ep-1 Occupational Therapists - their role in post diagnostic dementia care
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this, the first episode for Season 4, Dr Hilton Koppe interviews Occupational Therapist and Professional Practice Advisor for Aged Care, Christina ...
S3, EP-7 Menopause, Brain Fog and Dementia
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Marita Long speaks with neuropsychologist and researcher, Prof Caroline Gurvich about the interplay between gender and dementia, with a particular ...
S3, EP-6 Cognitive Assessment Tools
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our team of Dementia Training Australia’s GP Educators, Steph Daly, Marita Long and Hilton Koppe discuss the strengths and weaknesses of cognitive a...
Younger onset dementia: Finding meaning and creating a legacy S3, EP-5
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Hilton Koppe speaks with Spencer Ratliff whose father died from younger onset dementia. We hear about the challenges his family ov...
Improving communication and better outcomes for people living with dementia S3, EP-4
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Steph Daly speaks with speech pathologist Kim Torresi about her insights into how implementing strategies for improving communication can result in...
A blood test for dementia? S3, EP-3
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Translating Evidence into Practice - S3, EP-2
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our roving reporter, Dr Marita Long spoke with Prof Maria Eriksdotter from Sweden and our good friend Prof Kaarin Anstey at the 2023 Australian Dement...
Training for the Brain and the Body S3, EP-1
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dementia in younger people: similar but different S2, EP-10
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Talking Neuropsychology: to refer or not to refer S2, EP-9
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neuropsychology assessments are often thought to be a necessary component of making a dementia diagnosis but Professor Sharon Naismith returns to talk...
Dementia in first nations peoples: research, practice and partnerships S2, EP-8
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Social Prescribing: Optimising quality of life for people living with dementia S2, EP-7
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Social and community connections provide invaluable support to people living with dementia. Professor Dimity Pond joins Hilton, Steph and Marita to di...
Sleep Matters Part 1 S2, EP-6-2
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Sleep Matters Part 1 S2, EP-6-1
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sl...
Looking at Residential Aged Care: Living the best life possible S2, EP-5
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The team meet with dementia consultant Jason Burton to discuss what can be done to support the person with dementia live their best life possible. &nb...
Driving and dementia: Who's in the driver's seat? S2, EP-4
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A person with dementia continuing to drive is often a challenging and sensitive area for GPs to navigate. Occupational Therapy Driving Assessors are i...
Living well with dementia: Heckle and Jeckle Part 2 S2, EP-3.2
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of episode 3 talking Dementia Podcasters Heckle and Jeckle expand on their personal experiences living with Early Onset Dementia a...
Respect, dignity and autonomy: What they mean for people living with dementia S2, EP-3.1
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People with dementia often report experiencing a loss of respect, dignity and autonomy. In this two-part episode the team talk with Talking Dementia P...
The dementia journey: A GPs perspective S2, EP-2
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The impact on GPs supporting people with dementia can be profound. Hilton, Marita and Stef provide insights into their experiences, professional and p...
Dementia Friendly: What does it mean for general practice? S2, EP-1
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Hilton, Stef and Marita discuss the importance of GP practices being dementia friendly and share their ideas, tips and guidance on way...
Dementia and Covid-19: Living with dementia in a pandemic S1, EP-12
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Covid-19 has had a profound effect on people living with dementia, both in the community and in residential aged care. Professor Dimity Pond chats wit...
Dementia at the end of life: A person-centred approach S1, EP-11
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
End of life care has unique challenges for people living with dementia, their family and carers and the GP involved. In this episode, we speak with Dr...
Dementia and multicultural communities: Dementia doesn't discriminate S1, EP-10
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team and Professor Lee-Faye Low discuss the importance of GPs’ applying a cultural and linguistic lens to the diagnosis and care of people l...
Beyond the diagnosis: GP interventions and strategies for care S1, EP-9.2
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of this two-part episode where Hilton, Marita and Steph continue their discussion on post diagnosis strategies and interventions that GPs can...
Beyond the diagnosis: GP interventions and strategies for care S1, EP-9.1
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of this two-part episode. Hilton, Marita and Steph discuss post diagnosis strategies and interventions that GPs can implement to support and ...
Dementia and the environment - Small changes that make a difference - S1, EP-8
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The built or living environment can greatly enhance the independence of a person living with dementia and GPs can play an important role in assisting ...
Can dementia be prevented? - S1, EP 7
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GP's play an important role in the prevention of many chronic illnesses and dementia is no exception. Marita talks with Dr Kate Gregorovic about the i...
The healthy brain check: Reducing risk factors for dementia - S1, EP 6
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More is understood about the factors which can contribute to a person developing dementia. Marita and Professor James Vickers discuss the known risk f...
A carer’s story: When dementia comes home - S1, EP5
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Family and friends are central to the care of people living with dementia. Their GP also has a vital role in supporting and maintaining the welfare of...
Life with dementia: A first-hand account - S1, EP2
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Pietsch started to notice she was getting muddled. Tasks that used to come easily to her started to seem more difficult. She thought, "Oh, gosh, s...
Healthy ageing and dementia: How to recognise the difference - S1, EP3
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people become more forgetful as they age, so when is mild cognitive impairment (MCI) a normal part of getting older, and when is it a sign of dem...
Diagnosing dementia in general practice: Part two - S1, EP4.2
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team talks about their experiences and the process of diagnosing dementia in general practice, including how to detect signs of dementia, taking a...
Diagnosing dementia in general practice: Part one - S1, EP4.1
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hilton, Marita and Steph discuss the challenges for General Practitioners of diagnosing dementia and offer some simple diagnostic frameworks to help o...
Introducing Dementia in practice - S1, EP1
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast by GPs for GPs and anyone who is interested in improving the care that people living with dementia receive. Listen and learn as our GPs - Hi...