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WNSW PHN: Aged Care: Managing Behaviours and Symptoms of Dementia and Teamwork Challenges and Solutions (Broken Hill)

Date: 21-03-2024 18:30:00

When Thursday 21 March 2024 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Where DEMO Club 218 Argent St Broken Hill

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Presented by:

Dr Desmond Graham - Geriatrician (Geriatric Care)
Kim Poyner – Executive Health Coach (MediCoach)


Learning outcomes:

  • Classify severity behaviours and symptoms of dementia in residents of aged care homes to guide management decisions
  • Outline the key changes to the Aged Care Act that influence anti-psychotic prescribing practices in people with dementia living in residential aged care
  • Recall a systematic approach to pharmacological therapy in people with dementia and behaviours, and identify referral pathways for those with severe behaviours
  • Develop strategies to improve systems and communication with residential aged care staff

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