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Dementia is a leading health and aged care issue in Australia that has a significant impact on the health and quality of life of people with the condition. There is currently no cure for dementia but there are strategies that can assist in maintaining independence and quality of life for as long as possible.

Undertaking quality improvement in dementia can enhance the way primary care providers provide services to patients with dementia and other health related needs. It will require health care providers to work together to explore solutions to identify early interventions for patients with chronic and complex needs.

Change Ideas: Dementia (WORD 138 KB)

PDSA: Improve Management of patients with Dementia (WORD 275 KB)

Polar Walkthrough Dementia Risk Assessment – Clinic Summary Filter (pdf 156 KB)
Polar Walrus Dementia Risk Alert 3 minute instruction (vid eo)

Cognitive Impairment and Dementia | HealthPathways
5 Minute Neurological Exam for Patients with Possible Dementia | HealthPathways
End-stage Dementia | HealthPathways
Medications for Dementia | HealthPathways
Dementia Behaviour Management Specialised Assessment | HealthPathways
Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) | HealthPathways

eLearning:

Dementia Education for General Practitioners, GP and Dementia DTA
Timely Diagnosis of Dementia – Online Education APNA

Videos:

Detecting Dementia – Role of Medical Receptionists (video)
Supporting people with Dementia – Role of Medical Receptionist (video)
Detecting Dementia – Raising the issue in General Practice (video)
Driving and Dementia in General Practice (video)

Dementia Australia
Resources — Facing Dementia Together (English)
Face Dementia – GP Resource Pack – WVPHN (pdf 2.63 MB)
Assessing MCI and Dementia (pdf 173 KB)
Early dementia – optimal management in general practice | RACGP

Checklists:

Face Dementia MCI review checklist (pdf 222 KB)
Face Dementia Immediate Review Checklist (pdf 223 KB)
Face Dementia Regular Review Checklist (pdf 198 KB)

If you have any questions relating to Dementia, please contact our Primary Care Engagement Officers.

Email: qi@westvicphn.com.au

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