Dementia and You: Care, Protection and Reducing Risk (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781507879276)

Dr Ross M Colquhoun, D H Sc, M App Sc (Neuroscience), B Sc (Hons) Dr Ross M Colquhoun is a research scientist and author working in private clinical practice since 1996. He specialised in the development of policy and the treatment of chronic disease and is a leading researcher in the treatment of substance dependency and in the neuroscience of addiction. He was also responsible for the psychological assessment and treatment planning for patients, which had a focus on concurrent treatment of co-morbid conditions. These included mental health problems, substance dependence, brain injury and chronic pain. He also has expertise in the prevention and treatment of psychological problems, especially burnout among health professionals, rehabilitation and couples and family counselling, and medico-legal reports. Dr Colquhoun has worked for the Dalgarno Institute for some years producing policy and educational materials and major studies including "HIV and HCV transmission Among Intravenous Drug Users" and "30 Years of Harm Minimization - How far have we come?". He is also a Science Fellow and Executive member of Drugfree Australia. He has recently completed the DfA submission for UNGASS 2016. In more recent times he developed the website www.mindcheck.com.au to provide assessment and treatment planning for people with dementia and to support their families. As there is a three year delay between onset and diagnosis of dementia he developed an on-line screening test for people who are concerned about their cognitive performance as early intervention can significantly impact the progress of the disease, quality of life and functioning and allows people a say in their care before it is too late. He has been giving talks to seniors groups on this subject for over 6 years. He has had two books published: "The Use of Naltrexone in the Treatment of Opiate Dependence", (Lambert Academic, Germany), based on his doctoral thesis and "Is Dementia a Bigger Word than Cancer?" (Xlibris, USA). This book aims to encourage people to seek early assessment and to prepare people for dementia. It clearly explains what you might expect and what you can do to protect your interests. He has published a number of important research papers in peer reviewed scientific journals and spoken at International Conferences in Asia and Europe.