Living Well, Longer: ensuring a high quality of life for aged care residents who have dementia
The NSW/ACT Dementia Training Study Centre proudly hosts Cathy Greenblat and Colin McDonnell in collaboration with UnitingCare Ageing, Global Challenges Program, and Australian Journal of Dementia Care, bringing you an event that will leave you with new ideas on how to push the boundaries of residential care for people with dementia.
This event will give you an opportunity to hear and discuss the views of three people who are passionate about the care of people with dementia.
Professor Cathy Greenblat - internationally acclaimed photographer who uses her photographs to explore and illustrate high quality care and the experience of living a full life with dementia. Cathy will be returning to Australia after the highly successful tour of her Love, Loss and Laughter exhibition hosted by Alzheimers Australia in 2013. (www.LoveLossAndLaughter.com)
Professor Richard Fleming - Director of the NSW/ACT Dementia Training Study Centre who specialises in improving our understanding and design of buildings that enhance the quality of life of people.
Colin McDonnell- Manager of Starrett Lodge, UnitingCare Ageing’s award winning home that demonstrates the effectiveness of good design, vision directed management and the involvement of families and the community in delivering high quality care for people with dementia.
Register now and secure your place.
Symposium details:
Wollongong – Thursday 13th March
Time: 3pm – 6.30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1, Innovation Campus, Bldg 233 (ITAMS) North Wollongong
Cost: $25 (incl GST and a/tea)
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Sydney – Friday 14th March
Time: 1pm – 4.30pm
Venue: SMC Function Centre, 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney
Cost: $60 (incl GST and a/tea)
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