Collaboration key to addressing overuse of medication in aged care newsGP talks to an expert following reports of aged care residents being overly sedated and restrained.
Study finds modifiable risk factors may have impact on dementia A large-scale research project analysing the global burden of dementia places strong emphasis on the importance of preventive healthcare.
Prevention and management of dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The Let’s CHAT Dementia project focuses on assessment and management of dementia and cognitive impairment.
Helping those who care for people with dementia The impacts of dementia are not confined to the person with the disorder.
Research shows importance of primary care in diagnosis and management of dementia With the average Australian patient growing older by the day, general practice is moving further into the spotlight of assisting with neurological conditions.
Fitness to drive: What to know before giving patients an all-clear Telling someone they are not fit to drive can be challenging for both the GP and the patient. newsGP spoke with two experts about the best ways to approach a difficult situation.
#Every3Seconds campaign hopes to reduce the toll of dementia A new international program is aiming to raise awareness about dementia and highlight the fact it is not a natural part of ageing, but a disease of the brain.
Early identification and management of dementia in general practice The growing prevalence of dementia in Australia means it is increasingly important that GPs are able to help patients and their families recognise and manage the condition.
Dementia death rates rising Dementia is now the leading cause of death among women in Australia, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This is a significant development given ischemic heart disease has previously been the leading cause of death for both sexes in Australia since the early part of last century.