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A Comprehensive Approach to Managing Dementia and Frailty in Older Adults

Tue 18th March @ 6:30 pm

Free

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

If you would like to join the waiting list, please email events@snhn.org.au

This workshop will look at a wholistic team approach to managing dementia in the community and supporting prevention of deteriorating health including frailty incidence. How do we use preventative strategies such as physical activity to slow the progression of both diseases? At what stage does dementia impact the management of frailty?

DATE:
Tue 18th March


TIME:
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm


PROGRAM:

Topics Covered:

  • National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034
  • Managing patients with dementia and frailty
  • Implementing Home Medication Reviews
  • Lifestyle modifications and their impact on people with dementia and frailty
VENUE:
The Epping Club
45 Rawson Street
Epping NSW 2121
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RACGP CPD POINTS:
This is an RACGP-approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program - Activity Number: 1201837 | Activity Type EA 2 hrs

SPEAKERS:
  • Prof Maria Fiatarone Singh, Geriatrician – Maria is a geriatrician specialising in the integration of medicine, exercise physiology, and nutrition to enhance health and quality of life. She has held the John Sutton Chair of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Sydney since 1999. She has led numerous clinical trials and studies in Australia and the USA, focusing on exercise and chronic disease prevention and treatment.
  • Georgette Yassa, Pharmacist
  • Barbara Lewis, Manager Carer Support Service, NSLHD
  • Trina Colita, Dementia/Aged Care CNC, Northern Sydney Home Nursing Service
  • Hema Patel, Primary Care Advancement Coordinator, SNHN
  • Debra Clark, Aged Care Lead, SNHN
TARGET AUDIENCE:

GP’s, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists and Allied Health Professionals working in General Practice in the Northern Sydney Region

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Analyse the impact of physical activity and lifestyle modifications at various stages of dementia, and develop comprehensive, patient-centered support plans that leverage a multidisciplinary team approach
  • Evaluate and innovate clinical practices for managing this cohort
  • Develop strategies for Home Medication Reviews and deprescribing
COST:
There is no cost for Practices and their staff within the SNHN region to attend this training


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.

This event is fully subscribed and closed to further registration. If you would like to join the waiting list, please email events@snhn.org.au





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