Supporting people living with dementia in primary care – Recognising and managing behaviours

Originally recorded:

17 July 2023

RACGP Specific Interests and Dementia Training Australia present a GP-friendly webinar series on the identification, treatment, and management in primary care to support people living with dementia.

In this webinar we will discuss:

Behaviours as markers of distress
Managing triggers
Challenges with transitioning to a nursing home
Non-pharmacological management
Managing the physical environment
Pharmacological treatment.

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This event is part of RACGP Specific Interests and Dementia Training Australia 2023 webinar series . Events in this series are:

Presenters

Dr Rebecca Moore
Medical educator – Dementia Training Australia

Dr Moore is a GP in Newcastle with a special interest in geriatrics and dementia. She has completed a Masters of Dementia, through the Wicking Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania.

Dr Karen Savery
Medical educator – Dementia Training Australia

Dr Savery is a Brisbane-based GP who works in clinical practice, residential aged care, and medical education. She is passionate about the education and mentoring of GPs, particularly in the area of aged care and dementia. She works with Dementia Training Australia to increase GP’s confidence in the recognition and management of dementia.

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