Understanding Dementia: Recognising Signs, Providing Support
A live webinar recording from Brain Awareness Week
Dementia is one of the most prevalent neurological diseases in Australia. In this presentation you will learn practical information to help you understand dementia, reduce your risk, and improve your overall brain health.
Speaker: Dr Suraj Samtani
This webinar is presented by Dr Suraj Samtani, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) and clinical psychologist. Dr Samtani has an interest in social connections, social cognition, social determinants of health and mental health in older adults. His research includes meta-analyses of longitudinal cohorts of cognitive ageing to identify risk and protective factors for healthy ageing and developing novel interventions to help older adults to stay socially and mentally healthy.
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Further information & resources
Webinar Slides
Download a PDF version of the webinar slides from today’s presentation.
Helpful Resources
- The Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) is a premier research institution at UNSW Sydney. Visit website >
- Forward with Dementia is a website which provides answers after a dementia diagnosis. They have resources for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals. Visit website >
- Healthy ageing resources from LiveUp, an organisation which connects you to local groups and exercise classes. Phone: 1800 951 971, or email support@liveup.org.au
- Australian Dementia Network has information about memory clinics and cognitive assessments. Visit website >
- National Dementia Helpline is a free and confidential support service, available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Phone: 1800 100 500
- Caregivers can find support on the CareForDementia app, available on the App Store and Google Play.
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