Demystifying Dementia – Part 1

This workshop will offer a practical and stepwise approach to improving your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising, diagnosing, and managing dementia in primary care. CPD education points are available for GPs attending.

Topics will include:

• stages and domains approach to recognising and diagnosing dementia

• inclusion and exclusion criteria

• the role of cognitive assessment tools

• brain health (via the 45 – 49 Health Assessment)

• a practical approach to support GPs in diagnosing dementia.

• the dementia trajectory and post diagnostic care

• resources to support your work with people living with dementia such as GP management plans and HealthPathways