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Supporting people living with dementia in primary care – Recognising and managing behaviours Members login for free access About RACGP online events

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Type: On-demand
Recorded: 17 Jul 2023

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Email: RACGP Specific Interests Events
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Supporting people living with dementia in primary care – Recognising and managing behaviours

On-demand recorded 17 Jul 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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