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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn what a dementia assessment may involve, including history, cognitive testing, examination and selected investigations.

Practical, respectful ways to discuss memory concerns and encourage an assessment without undermining independence.

Explore communication, routines, safety and caregiver support when caring for a person with dementia at home.