This webinar will explore key considerations that need to be addressed when developing management plans for people living with dementia. It will outline the latest in diagnosis and treatment options, and the importance of a strengths-based approach. A new HNC resource to assist healthcare providers to support patients and their families living with dementia will also be introduced.
Learning objectives
- Outline the latest in dementia diagnosis and treatment options
- Explain key considerations that need to be addressed when developing management plans for people living with dementia and the importance of a strengths-based approach
- Explore how Healthy North Coast’s new dementia care resource can assist healthcare providers to support patients and their families living with dementia
Presented by
- Dr Marita Long, GP Medical Educator, Dementia Training Australia Dr Marita Long graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2007 with first-class honours. Marita has worked in a diverse range of general practice settings and has been a medical educator for General Practice Training Tasmania, Eastern Victorian General Practice Training, the University of Tasmania/Wicking Dementia Education and Research Centre and Dementia Training Australia (DTA). Marita is a member of DTA’s GP Education group.
- Dr Peter Silberberg, GP Medical Educator, Dementia Training Australia. Dr Peter Silberberg is an experienced GP, GP Supervisor and medical educator. He has worked in many sectors in primary health and currently works as a GP as the lead clinician at Rekindling The Spirit Health Service in Lismore (AMS) and as a GP at Lennox Head Medical Centre. In 2022 he joined Dementia Training Australia as a medical educator.
Facilitated by
- Bron McCrae, Deputy Director Healthy Living and Ageing, HNC. Bron McCrae is a registered nurse with many years’ experience in the field and qualifications in Health Service Management, Palliative Care and Oncology. Bron is passionate about changing ageist attitudes, improving the health and wellbeing of older people and educating all generations to age well. She uses her role as Deputy Director Healthy Living and Ageing at Healthy North Coast to influence the future of ageing services and promoting an ageless society.