Dementia ECHO is no longer running in its current form. However, in response to Community needs we will be coordinating a new ECHO program to be launched soon.
Presentations
Powerpoint slides from past presentations are available for download below.
| Date | Topic | Presenter | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | |||
| 03-Jun-21 | What to look out for when visiting people in the community | Dr Phil Aitken | |
| 01-Jul-21 | Cognitive testing, examination and KICA | Dr Eddy Strivens | PDF KICA Overview |
| 05-Aug-21 | Determining specific dementia diagnosis | Dr Lisa Kelly | |
| 02-Sep-21 | Breaking the news to patients and family | Dr Phil Aitken | |
| 07-Oct-21 | Behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia | Dr Frederick Graham | |
| 02-Dec-21 | Medication management of dementia symptoms | Dr Paul Varghese | |
| 2022 | |||
| 03-Feb-22 | Dementia specific medications | Dr Phil Aitken | |
| 03-Mar-22 | Patient capacity | Dr Annette Broome | PDF Guidelines, Report |
| 07-Apr-22 | Interpretation of test results | Dr Phil Aitken | |
| 05-May-22 | Addressing the role and needs of carers | Michelle Cordell | |
| 02-Jun-22 | Cognition and comorbidities | Prof Ruth Hubbard | |
| 07-Jul-22 | Advising patient/family on goals of care, legal issues, advance care planning | Dr Phil Aitken | |
| 04-Aug-22 | Diseases causing dementia | Dr Lillian Wong | |
| 01-Sep-22 | Person centred care | Dr Frederick Graham | |
| 06-Oct-22 | Referral and specialist testing | Dr Phil Aitken | |
| 03-Nov-22 | Coordination and transition of care | ||