H - C A R E S E M I N A R C A R I N G F O R P E R S O N S W I T H D E M E N T I A :
T H E W A Y F O R W A R D
Prof Hallowell's expertise :
Communication problems in those with stroke, brain injury and dementia
Improving assessment of people with stroke and brain injury
The effects of diabetes on cognition and communication abilities
Leads model in-home volunteer respite program for adults with disabilities Source: Ohio University (USA) website A D J U N C T P R O F E S S O R O F U K M :P R O F D R B R O O K E H A L L O W E L L
Date: 24-25 February 2014 Venue: Advanced Surgical Skill Centre,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC), Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
O R G A N I Z E R S
M A P T O A D V A N C E S U R G I C A L S K I L L C E N T R E
W H O S H O U L D A T T E N D T H E S E M I N A R ?
Caregivers
Nursing college
Medical doctors
Health professionals
Universities
NGO
Public
The H-Care seminar is a platform to bring together experts from various fields, including medicine, psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, speech and nursing, to share knowledge and the latest approaches in managing persons with dementia.
The seminar will be beneficial and hopefully will have a positive impact on the future of participants who will be amongst physicians, health scientists, graduate students, caregivers of persons with dementia, and the members of elderly associations.
The objectives of the seminar include:
*To provide the latest approaches from various expertise in handling persons with dementia.
*To share specific skills from experts in the care of persons with dementia.
*To train participants to apply their skills in managing persons with dementia.
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Registration fees:
Student: RM 80
UKM Staff: RM 150
Caregivers & Public: RM 150*
Professional (non-UKM staff): RM 180
*Group registration of more than 5 individuals will receive 20% discount
Please pay to:
BENDAHARI UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA 1215-0001187-10-1 (CIMB)
Please email proof of payment to:
[email protected] R E G I S T R A T I O N F E E S
DAY 1 (24 FEBRUARY 2014)
Registration 8.00-9.00
Opening ceremony 9.00-9.30
Strategies to enhance quality of communication with older adults Prof. Dr. Brooke Hallowell Ohio University, USA
9.30-10.30
Morning tea 10.30-11.00
Dementia: causes and treatment Associate Professor Dr. Rosdinom Razali Psychiatric Department, UKMMC
11.00-12.00
Lunch break 12.00-2.00
Enhancing mobility of people with dementia through physical therapy Dr. Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh Physiotherapy Programme, Faculty of Health Science, UKM
2.00-3.00
Overcoming barriers to meaningful participation in daily activites Mr. Thillainathan a/l Krishnan
Head of Occupational Therapy Department, Selayang Hospital
3.00-4.00
Afternoon tea 4.00-4.30
DAY 2 (25 FEBRUARY 2014)
The arrival of participants 8.00-9.00 Psychosocial approaches to the
management of dementia Prof Madya Normah Che Din Health Psychology Programme Faculty of Health Science , UKM
9.00-10.00
Morning tea 10.00-10.30
Pathway towards person centered care—upholding personhood Dr. Ponnusamy Subramaniam Health Psychology Programme Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM
10.30-11..30
Caring someone with dementia—the
caregiver experience 11.30-12.30
Lunch break 12.30-2.00
Nursing people with dementia—the way forwards
Ms Mary Dore KPJ University College
2.00-3.00
Nutritional care for persons with dementia Professor Dr.Suzana Shahar
Deputy Dean (Research and Innovation) Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM
3.00-4.00
Q&A session 4.00-4.30
Closing ceremony and afternoon tea 4.30-5.00
T E N T A T I V E
Ms. Sarah (012-9308441) Dr. Hanis (03-92897509)
Email: [email protected] C O N T A C T
*Deadline for registration: 21 February 2014