Sydney North PHN, in partnership with Dementia Training Australia, present a two hour program for general practice nurses and other primary care nurses who would like to learn more about dementia.

The population of people aged 65 years and over is increasing worldwide and with this the prevalence of dementia. Dementia is now the leading cause of disability in Australia and the leading cause of death for women. Team-based primary care can improve health and social outcomes and reduce hospital admissions for people living with dementia and their carer(s).

Caroline Gibson and Professor Dimity Pond will present an interactive session including case studies and group activity. It will cover the role of primary care and the primary care nurse in dementia care, dementia signs, symptoms and diagnosis, impact of dementia on the person, family and community, brain health promotion, recognising cognitive change, assessing cognition and impact on function, communication skills and adapting care in context of cognitive impairment.