University of Wollongong, News & Media, 26 February 2013
The often confronting issue of sexuality and dementia will be the subject of a free public lecture at the University of Wollongong on Thursday 28 February.
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Topic: “Delivering Competent Dementia Care: Who can do it?”
Presented by: Associate Professor Victoria Traynor & Nicole Britten
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Date: Monday 18 March
Time: 6pm- 7pm
Venue: Graduate School of Medicine, Lecture Theatre, Building 28, University of Wollongong
This presentation will
University of Wollongong, News, 7 December 2012
Internationally respected UK-based dementia researcher Professor John Keady has been in Wollongong this week as part of a national tour, speaking about the importance of giving people with dementia a voice.
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Illawarra Mercury, 5 December 2012
Internationally respected dementia researcher Professor John Keady is in Wollongong this week as part of a tour, speaking about the importance of giving people with dementia a voice.
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DPS News, 21 November 2012
A program that is claimed to significantly improve the care of older people – including those living with dementia – was discussed by two international researchers in Wollongong recently.
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Illawarra Mercury, 21 November 2012
The number of Australians who will develop dementia by 2050 could be cut by one-third if research breakthroughs can delay its onset by just five years, new research shows.
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ABC News, 13 November 2012
A ‘Clown Doctor’ says research shows humour therapy is enhancing the lives of Hunter dementia sufferers and their families.
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Dr Peter Spitzer is one of the featured
University of Wollongong, News, 6 November 2012
Well-known Clown Doctor Peter Spitzer will visit Newcastle next week for a day of workshops where he will explain how humour therapy can be used to reduce agitation and improve the quality of life of people with dementia.
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University of Wollongong, News, 6 November 2012
Two international researchers will be in Wollongong this week speaking about an innovative program running in UnitingCare Ageing (UCA) in 20 aged care facilities, including those in the Illawarra that significantly improves the care of older people including those living with dementia.
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Australian Ageing Agenda online, 1 November 2012
Education events: a roundup
The NSW/ACT Dementia Training Study Centre (DTSC) and the Dementia Collaborative Research Centres (DCRC) are presenting a day of workshops and presentations for health professionals, aged and dementia care service providers and architects in Newcastle on 13 November. The event, featuring six speakers, will present a range of topics including improving the physical environment for people with dementia; pain recognition and management; and encouraging humour through the use of professional performers (Elder Clowns) and trained staff (Laughter Bosses) to reduce agitation in people with dementia.
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Dementia Training Study Centres are supported by the Australian Government
