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Supporting families of people living with dementia
Join our interdisciplinary panel of experts to explore working collaboratively to support people with dementia and their families
Watch this facilitated panel discussion of Maureen's story to be better equipped to:
- identify challenges, tips and strategies for building appropriate referral pathways and implementing a collaborative response to assist families caring for people living with dementia
- implement key principles of providing appropriate therapies and communication approaches that families can engage with to support their family member who is experiencing dementia
- describe the general principles of providing a safe and supportive environment for families that are providing care for people living with dementia, including self-care.
Panel List
Review the panel of interdisciplinary experts' bios:
- Dr Alison Argo (Geropsychologist, Queensland)
- Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane (Psychiatrist, Victoria)
- Professor Dimity Pond (General Practitioner, New South Wales)
- Ms Alissa Westphal (Occupational Therapist, Queensland)
Facilitator:
- Dr Konrad Kangru (General Practitioner, Queensland)
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This webinar was produced in May 2017. The Mental Health Professionals’ Network’s webinars are produced for mental health professionals. The information is intended for suitably-experienced mental health professionals and does not replace clinical judgement and decision making. It is intended for use as a guide of a general nature only and may or may not be relevant to particular patients or circumstances. The subject matter is not exhaustive of any mental health conditions presented. Health professionals implementing any recommendations contained in the webinar must exercise their own independent skill or judgement or seek appropriate professional advice relevant to their own particular circumstances when so doing. Any information presented in the webinar recording was deemed relevant at the time of the live event and after this date has not been reviewed. No guarantee can be given that the information is free from error or omission. Accordingly, MHPN and its employees and agents shall have no liability (including without limitation liability by reason of negligence) to any users of the information contained in any MHPN webinar for any loss or damage (consequential or otherwise) cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information contained in MHPN webinars and whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation of the information.