overview
Now in its 9th year, the National Dementia Conference has become a crucial national gathering for health professionals from a range of settings (i.e. acute, allied health, residential aged care, community health etc), carers, researchers, aged care workers and policy makers involved in the care of people living with dementia. The conference brings together senior level experts to network and discuss the challenges, opportunities and strategies for dementia care and provides a unique platform for sharing experiences and exploring examples of best practice.
The agenda features high level keynotes, in-depth presentations, interactive panel discussions and Q&A sessions which will explore new research, effective dementia care initiatives, emerging technologies, ongoing funding, developments in staff education, and overall improvements to supporting people living with dementia, their carers and families and service providers.
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Blog articles
Using non-thermal ultrasound procedures to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Neurological disorders such as dementia and its major form, Alzheimer’s disease, are an ongoing and increasing challenge for our ageing population. Sadly, the disorders remain incurable as there are limitations in existing treatments such as drugs and surgical therapies, due to their difficulty in accessing the brain. But thanks to the pioneering work of Professor Jürgen Götz… Read more >>
What does a person with dementia look like?
Dementia is a pervasive collection of symptoms, including memory loss, confusion, personality change, multi-sensory challenges, and apathy, caused by a number of disorders affecting the brain. But as renowned dementia advocate John Quinn describes, it is often the stigma surrounding the condition that can be more disabling than the condition itself. Read more >>
Younger Onset Dementia | Caroline Grogan, Centacare
Carers play a pivotal role in supporting people living with dementia and yet they often don’t receive enough support for what can be a very challenging responsibility. We hear from Caroline Grogan about what support community services can offer and their Younger Onset Dementia Program. Read more >>
Examining Communication Processes, Medication and Patient Safety
At this year’s National Dementia Conference, one crucial theme is emerging – the importance of person-centred approaches to care. We speak to accredited pharmacist Professor Elizabeth Manias from Deakin University about the importance of medication safety and effective communication processes in the care of older people living with dementia. Read more >>
Patient Centred Care | Speaker interview: Meagan Hartley, Robina Hospital Read more >>
Leah Bisiani: Improving the Lives of People Living with Dementia
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Highlights of National Dementia Conference 2016
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Providing Care and Support for People Living with Dementia
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speakers
Professor Jürgen Götz
Director of Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research, QLD Brain Institute, University of QLD
Professor Susan Kurrle
Curran Professor in Health Care of Older People, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Director, NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre, Clinical Director, Northern Sydney LHD Aged Care and Rehabilitation Network & Senior Staff Specialist Geriatrician, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service
Associate Professor Chris Toye
Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University & Research Consultant, Centre for Nursing Research, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Meagan Hartley
Senior Occupational Therapist, Dementia Care (Dip). UTAS, Acute Care of Elderly (ACE) Unit, Queensland Health GCHHS (Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service)
Jayne Harris
Nursing Director Operations, Flinders Medical Centre, SA
Amanda Tuck
Clinical Practice Consultant, Flinders Medical Centre, SA
Sharon Lawrence
Site Senior Dietitian and Senior CHSP Dietitian, Lower Hunter Community Health Centre, Hunter New England Local Health District
Dr Elissa Burton
School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University
Caroline Grogan
S.H.A.R.E. The Care Program Co-ordinator, Centacare Community Services, Enoggera
Cherry Servis
Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group
Leah Bisiani
MHlthSc/Dip Bus/Dementia Consultant/RN.1, Managing Director, Uplifting Dementia
Frances Campbell
Advance Care Planning Facilitator. Dementia care (BA). UTAS, Leisure and Health Therapist (Dip). SCU, Queensland Health GCHHS (Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service)
Kylie Jacques
Marketing Manager, Anglican Care
Jane Meldrum
Lifestyle Wellbeing and Diversity Manager, Anglican Care
Professor Irene Blackberry
John Richards Chair in Rural Ageing and Aged Care Research, Director, John Richards Centre, La Trobe University & Chair, Australian Association of Gerontology Victoria
Professor Cassandra Szoeke
Consultant Neurologist, Centre for Medical Research at The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Director, Healthy Ageing Program, Department of Medicine, The University of Melbourne
Professor Elizabeth Manias RN
CertCritCare, BPharm, MPharm, MNurs, PhD, FACN (DLF), MPS, MSHPA, Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP), Accredited Pharmacist for Medication Management Reviews, Research Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University
Associate Professor Rosalie Hudson
RN, Dip Arts, B App Sci, B Theol, M Theol, Grad Dip Geront., PhD Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Nursing & Social Work, The University of Melbourne, Adjunct Associate Professor, Charles Sturt University. Consultant educator palliative care, aged care, dementia and spirituality
Janine McIlwraith
Principal Lawyer, Slater and Gordon
Wendy Walters
Warracknabeal Campus Manager - Aged Care, Rural Northwest Health, VIC
Nerida Pankhurst
Support Officer - Lifestyle, Blue Care Metro South
Dr Tanya Petrovich
Business Development Manager, Learning and Development, Dementia Australia Vic Division
Sue Mark
Trainer, Montessori Ageing Support Services
Dr Tabitha Hartwell
Geriatrician, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Ms Karen Shepherd
Dementia/Delirium CNC, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Janice Besch
Director, NHMRC National Institute of Dementia Research
Michael Rossato-Bennett
Writer, Director and Producer of ALIVE INSIDE – winner of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for U.S. Documentary, Founder, The Alive Inside Foundation
Associate Professor Mark Yates
Geriatrician, Ballarat Health Services, Deakin University
Leanne Emerson
Executive Director Business Development & VIC Regional Director, Dementia Australia
Erica Johnstone
Lecturer Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University & Daughter of person living with Dementia
Dr Karen Detering
Medical Director, Advanced Care Planning Australia
Claire McNamara
Legal Officer, Office of the Public Advocate, Victoria
Ms Leanne Phillips
Practice Nurse, Shoalhaven Family Medical Centres, NSW
Dr Steven Savvas
PhD, B Hlth Sci (Hons), B Ma & Comp Sci, Research Fellow, National Ageing Research Institute
Dr Kaele Stokes
Executive Director Consumer Engagement, Policy and Research Dementia Australia
Dr Elissa Campbell
Geriatrician and Palliative Care Physician, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Jenne Perlstein MBBS
BSW Post Grad, AASW ( Accred), Grad OSIS, CPE 2, CMC, Educator & Counsellor, Awareness Health and Social Education
John Quinn
Hilary Doxford
Member, Alzheimer's Society & Former Vice-Chair, European Working Group on People with Dementia
when & where
15 - 16 May 2018
Rendezvous Melbourne
328 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9250 1888
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