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Understand the difference between dementia as an umbrella term and Alzheimer’s disease as one cause of dementia.

Review possible early signs of dementia, other causes of similar symptoms and how a professional assessment works.

Learn how persistent memory changes differ from occasional forgetfulness and when to arrange a medical assessment.

Explore practical ways to discuss safety, daily support, social connection and care preferences with an older adult living alone.

Use a simple checklist to organise medicines, reports, symptoms and questions before an older adult’s appointment.

Learn how check-up frequency and screening decisions should be personalised to health history, symptoms and clinician advice.

Understand how a geriatrician’s whole-person approach may complement primary care for older adults.

Use these practical questions to compare experience, care approach, location and appointment arrangements when choosing a geriatrician.

Learn how a comprehensive geriatric assessment reviews medical, functional, cognitive, emotional and social needs.

Find out what a geriatric consultation may cover and what reports, medicines and questions to bring.