Agenda & Speakers
08:30 – 09:00
The rising tide of cognitive impairment and the importance of MCI – A/Prof Michael Woodward and Maree McCabe (Dementia Australia)
09:00 – 09:30
MCI…why bother? The concept, definition, history, course, predictors, criteria and evidence base – what should we strive to achieve? – Prof Sue Kurrle
09:30 – 09:50
MCI – it really is a disease; Amyloid and Tau are damaging the brain. – Prof Colin Masters
09:50 – 10:15
MCI – diagnosis is now possible through imaging and blood tests are imminent – Prof Chris Rowe
10:15 – 10:45
MCI – what will happen to my patient and when? – Prof Sue Kurrle
10:45 – 11:05
MORNING TEA
11:05 – 11:25
What benchtop memory tests can I use in my practice? – Prof. Sharon Naismith
11:25 – 11:45
MCI – what can done through lifestyle and dietary modifications? – Prof Kaarin Anstey
11:45 – 12:05
A quick route to diagnosis – ADNet, Step Up and the National Dementia Registry – Prof Chris Rowe
12:05 – 12:35
MCI – the latest breakthrough evidence for treatment – Prof Philip Scheltens
12:35 – 13:00
Panel Discussion (Q&A)
13:00 – 13:45
LUNCH
13:45 – 14:00
Challenges with optimising MCI management across all settings and introduction to the workshops – A/Prof Mark Yates
14:00 – 16:00
Parallel Workshops:
Group 1: Detection and diagnosis of MCI
Group 2: Sharing the diagnosis and monitoring and follow up
Group 3: Practical interventions to prevent progression
Group 4: Personalising Care – Planning, engagement, and motivation for the long term
16:00 – 16:25
AFTERNOON TEA
16:25 – 17:45
Panel session – workshop insights versus the ‘ideal’ dementia pathway; constructing the national principles* – A/Prof Mark Yates and A/Prof Michael Woodward
17:45
Final remarks, thank you and close – A/Prof Mark Yates