Overview

The APS hosts this activity with the Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG).

Cognitive function declines with age. While some changes in cognition are considered a part of “normal” ageing, there are many conditions that can negatively impact cognition in late life.

This webinar will provide an overview of common cognitive changes in older adults, including various conditions that can impact cognition in later life. It will highlight common issues and considerations in the assessment of older adults. Case studies will also be provided to illustrate how cognitive changes may present and to demonstrate the complexities of assessing cognition in older adults, based on the experiences of a clinical neuropsychologist working in a Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service. 

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

Duration of access

Access to the recording and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process

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Activity details

On-demand webinar recording

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this on-demand activity, participants should be able to:

• describe common cognitive changes in older adults and their causes,

• outline common issues and considerations in the assessment of older adults, and

• recognise the role of neuropsychology in the assessment of older adults.

Presenter(s)

Katherine Franks

About the presenter(s)

Katherine Franks is a Clinical Neuropsychologist working in a multi-disciplinary Cognitive Dementia and Memory Service (CDAMS). She has experience in providing neuropsychological assessments to older adults with a diverse range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Katherine has recently submitted her PhD thesis, which investigated psychological stress as a potential risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. She has published research on modifiable lifestyle risk factors for dementia, biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease, and reducing the use of sedative medication in residential aged care.