The annual Illawarra Dementia Forum reaches out to people living with dementia, their families and carers in the local community. The 2021 forum focuses on how Allied Health can help to support the care, well-being and enablement of people living with dementia The webinar features presentations from Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) geriatrician Dr Clair Langford and members of the ISLHD Bulli Hospital and Aged Care Centre’s* allied health team. The webinar also includes a panel discussion hosted by Dementia Training Australia (DTA) Executive Director, Professor Belinda Goodenough. This 2021 forum was supported by Dementia Australia, DTA, ISLHD, University of Wollongong and the Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra. Aditional Information, no outline Dr Clair Langford Geriatrician, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Professor Belinda Goodenough Lilliana Barone Clinical Lead Aged Care Dietitian Alexia Bradley Clinical Nurse Specialist, Bulli Hospital Donna Horan* Senior Occupational Therapist, Bulli Hospital Robert Pinchin Dementia Advisor, Dementia Advisory Service, Bulli Hospital Melissa Roach Outpatient Physiotherapy Clinical Lead, Bulli Hospital Penny Steele Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar, Rehabilitation and Medical Psychology Department, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Katie Tsaccounis Speech Pathologist, Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Speech Pathology Clinical Leader, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Domains:
Dementia Diagnosis and Support,
Independence and Enablement,
Physical Wellbeing
Cost:
fully-subsidised
Resource Type:
Video Recording