2012 eLearning Lectures
Exercise and Cognition
Guest Lecture presented by Professor Maria Fiatarone Singh at QUT Kelvin Grove on 11 December 2012
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Physical Co- morbidities in Dementia
Guest lecture by Assoc Professor Susan Kurrle at QUT Kelvin Grove
Presented on 27 November 2012
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WA seminar, September 2012 – Using art as a means of communication and cultural education in a residential aged care facility
A presentation by Heather Freegard and Ron Gidgup on 26 September 2012.
The seminar will describe the progress to date, lessons learned and challenges of this innovative and daring approach to cultural awareness learning. As part of the normal activity…
WA seminar, October 2012 – End of Life Dementia Care utilising a palliative approach – a guide for practice improvement
A presentation by Jan Akers, Profect Coordinator, WADTSC on 23 October 2012.
This presentation will provide highlights of an interesting and challenging journey of discovery as two nominated participants from 5 facilities engaged with a WADTSC program pilot; documenting their…
Using the Hierarchic Dementia Scale (HDS) to plan care
A collaboration of QLD and WA DTSCs
This one hour seminar presented by WA DTSC Manager and Occupational Therapist, Heather Freegard, is available to download in four parts.
The HDS is a reliable and valid assessment tool that accurately measures…
The Effect of Music on Agitated Behaviour in Residential Care
Guest lecture presented by Prof Marie Cook at QUT Kelvin Grove on 28 August 2012
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Understanding Risk and Preventing Falls in People with Dementia
Guest lecture by Assoc Prof Jacqui Close at QUT Kelvin Grove
Presented on 2 October 2012
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Supporting Best Practice for GPs in Identification and Management of Dementia
Guest lecture presented by Prof. Dimity Pond at QUT Kelvin Grove on 11 September 2012
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WA seminar, July 2012 – Yarning: The art of communicating with Aboriginal People
A presentation by Associate Professor Dawn Bessarab Aboriginal Health Education and Research Unit, Curtin University on 31 July 2012.
Conversation is an important means of communication to share information, ideas and emotions. Different cultures have different rules, languages and customs…
WA seminar, August 2012 – New Initiatives in Community Dementia Care
A presentation by Karen Malone –McCusker Nurse, ‘The McCusker Nurse Service’ and Sarah White– Senior Project Officer – HIP-D, ‘Home Independence Program – Dementia (HIP-D) Service’ on 21 August 2012.
The McCusker Nurse – The McCusker Nurse is an Amana…
