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SUMMARY:Take a 'Journey Through Dementia'
DESCRIPTION:A unique educational community event – The first of it’s kind in Australia.\nTake a “JOURNEY THROUGH DEMENTIA” with\nDr Vaibhav Tyagi\, Geriatrician along with 18 guest speakers\nWho should attend?\nThis educational event would benefit those who want to know more about Alzheimer’s disease\, dementia\, risk factors\, how to reduce the risk of developing dementia and to optimise care for someone with dementia\, and those interested in being a part of an ongoing first of its kind\, health promotion regional forum. CPD Points for nursing staff. \nWhat will you experience?\n\nA unique not-for-profit event organised by a medical specialist in dementia\, free from corporate sponsorship and bias.\nBased on scientific evidence delivering practical knowledge which could be applied immediately to improve care of a person.\nPresentation by 18 experts in their field in relation to dementia care.\nAlzheimer’s disease: What and where\, how and why?\nLearn about memory and brain function\, what is dementia\, Alzheimer’s disease and different types of dementias.\nRisk factors and what you can do to reduce the risk of developing dementia.\nLearn about medical\, physical\, psychological\, social and legal dimensions of care.\nDiscuss frequent problems such as falls\, driving safety\, medication management and many others.\nIncludes concepts such as Montessori principles.\nAimed at empowering the community to better understand dementia\, provide person centred care\, and to help make dementia friendly communities and society.\nInformation stalls and information on assistive technology.\nOpportunity to ask questions during question and answer time.\nAt the end of the seminar be introduced to the concept that has enabled centenarians all around the world in the so-called “Blue Zones” to lead an active\, healthy and happy life.\nThe opportunity to join for free a community forum to be initiated by Dr Tyagi to promote health and well-being in our region.\n\nKey note speaker:\nDr Vaibhav Tyagi – Geriatrician \nGuest speakers:\nDr Helena Johnston – GP\nDr Deepti Tyagi – GP\nMargaret Coutts – Alzheimer’s Australia\nJose Guichard – ACAT\nCoral Niesler – Nurse Practitioner\nAlison Slinn – Nurse Practioner – Community\nAnne Fowler – Wound Care Nurse Specialist\nDavid Metcalf – Pharmacist\nCelia Chapman – Attune Hearing\nElaine Walsh – Optometrist\nDavid Tune – Vision Australia\nAaron Hardaker – Physiotherapist\nKatie Drury – Dietician\nJacqui Bruce – Podiatrist\nMarion Schausberger – Speech Pathologist\nJessica Greacon – Fitness specialist\nKelly Langdon – Dental Hygienist\nJosie Nancarrow – Exercise Physiologist \nRegistration options:\n\nOnline\nCalls us on 02 66500921 or 0434 863 701 and pay by credit/debit card\nIn person at Suite 2/140 West High Street\, Coffs Harbour and pay by cash\, cheque or credit/debit card\n\nWhile we endeavour to present the conference program of speakers as advertised\, the conference organisers reserve the right to alter\, without prior notice\, any of the arrangements\, schedules or other items relating to the conference\, for any reasons. \n
URL:https://coffscoastmedicalspecialists.com.au/event/take-a-journey-through-dementia/
LOCATION:1 Vernon Street\, Coffs Harbour\, New South Wales\, 2450\, Australia
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