Wednesday September 18 2024 0930-1230 (AEST)

Presented by Lisa Woodman - PhD, MMgt, MEd(Prof), GDip(Geront), BN, RN; Founder - Dementia with Dignity and Care (Click Pic for Bio/Background)

$220 inc GST

Introduction / Overview:

Any person living with dementia does not live in isolation. Care, support or services for this person are provided / facilitated by other people. Relationships are key & everybody's contribution can make a positive difference. 

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This webinar seeks to emphasise & explore the pivotal importance of people in the dementia care landscape. Policies, procedures, paperwork, standards .... play their role but it all starts with people. First & foremost the person living with dementia but let's also discuss family/friends, staff, medical / other health professionals & the community. With all these people working in partnership & with clear purpose, what can be achieved?

Outline / Objectives:

Person Living with dementia​

• Developing a unique care plan & partnership

• Relationships matter - establishing & nurturing

• The Environment - enabling or inhibiting?

• All 'behaviours' tell a story - are we listening?

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Family / friends

• Relationships matter - establishing & nurturing

• Information, Education, Support & Understanding

• The judgement jungle

• Decision making - differences, dilemmas, disagreements 

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Staff

• Education - beyond subscriptions

• Support & Supervision

• Everyone matters - beyond care staff

• Case Studies - the power of a story

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Community - Care & Soical

• Medical & other Health Professionals - working together

• Tapping into the community

• Commercial / Educational partners - an array of possibilities

Target Audience: Primarily Senior Clinical / Education / Quality staff - RNs, ENs, NUMs, DONs, Education / Quality / Clinical Governance Managers, Clinical Coordinators etc working in Residential / Community Aged Care services.