Managing Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

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1 Change Champions & Associates 2014 Master Class Series Managing Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia One day workshop with Robyn Attoe Up to 90 % of people who have dementia will experience behavioural and or psychological symptoms during the course of their illness DATES 18 July 2014 Mackay, QLD 22 August 2014 Perth, WA + In house opportunities available at your facility OUTLINE 1. Discuss the different types of dementia, the changes to the brain and the behaviours staff may see in each type of dementia 2. How to communicate effectively with the person with dementia (PWD) 3. How the environment impacts on behaviour and how staff can modify the environment to reduce BPSD 4. Discuss and define Psychological Symptoms of dementia and how to manage them 5. How staff can assist in the transition from home to hospital or residential care by identifying the needs of the PWD and then providing a detailed strengths based care plan for the PWD 6. Discussion of case studies and more

2 Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to: Understand the different types of dementia and how the damaged brain impacts on behaviour Identify and develop an individualised strengths based care plan for the PWD incorporating focused diversional and psychosocial activity Be able to communicate effectively with the PWD Identify how the environment impacts on behaviour About Robyn Attoe Robyn is a Registered Nurse with a Graduate Diploma of Gerontology. She has worked extensively in Aged mental health in the community and has managed an acute psycho geriatric assessment unit. She is currently a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Cognition) in Acute Care. Robyn has presented at many conferences and has educated staff, locally, interstate and overseas in the Management of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) using individualised plans and psychosocial interventions. Robyn won the State Nursing Excellence award 2007 for her contribution to Mental Health Nursing by developing a service to support residential care staff to manage people with dementia who exhibit BPSD. She is committed to providing quality evidence based education and consultancy to the aged care industry.

3 Registration WORKSHOP: MANAGING BPSD Delegate: Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss: Surname: Given Name: Company/Organisation: Position: Address: State: Postcode: Country: Telephone: Facsimile: Preferred Name for Badge: Special Diet: Disability Assistance: Delegate: Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss: Surname: Given Name: Company/Organisation: Position: Address: State: Postcode: Country: Telephone: Facsimile: Preferred Name for Badge: Special Diet: Disability Assistance: Want to avoid the paperwork hassle? Register online instead!

4 Dates & Venues PLEASE SELECT YOUR LOCATION Workshop Time: JULY MACKAY QLD Venue: Good Shepherd Lodge, 15 McIntyre Street, Mackay, QLD 22 AUGUST PERTH, WA Venue: Institute of Chartered Accountants Meeting Rooms, Level 11, 2 Mill Street, Perth, WA Registration per delegate: $279 AUD inc. GST x $ AUD inc. GST $ TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE (AUD inc. GST) $ PLEASE REGISTRATION FORMS TO info@changechampions.com.au TO REGISTER ONLINE VIA OUR WEBSITE:

5 Payment methods Charmaine Weeks T/A Change Champions & Associates ABN PREFERRED Register ONLINE (avoid the paperwork!!!) at Simply visit and scroll down the home page to the seminar of your choice and click on REGISTER. It s easy. When you register online, you can select your preferred payment option of: A) Generate an invoice that will be instantly ed to the nominated responsible person B) Pay by EFT or cheque C) Pay online with a credit card 2. Pay on your Credit Card & your registration form Card No. 3 digit CVC code: _ Expiry Date: / Cardholders Name (PLEASE PRINT) Amount : $ Cardholder's Signature: Date: / / 3. Pay by cheque/money order Please make cheques/money orders for your registration fees only payable to Charmaine Weeks 4. EFTPOS Account name: Charmaine Weeks Bank: Westpac BSB: Account No: Ref No: BPSD (Your surname) 5. Request an invoice (All invoices must be paid prior to the workshop) Name & position title of person responsible for payment : address: Ph: MAIL: Charmaine Weeks P.O. Box 302, Kew, Victoria 3101 info@changechampions.com.au Your registration will be confirmed by . *CONDITIONS APPLY You must pay on a credit card at the time you register if claiming a discount for online registration and payment. Delegate Cancellation Policy A 50% refund will be offered for cancellations received up to 28 days prior to the seminar. No refunds will be given between 0-27 days prior to the seminar but replacement delegate names are accepted. If you have an unpaid invoice as at the first day of an event and for any reason do not attend, we will pursue payment as we will have already incurred costs on your behalf. Applications for cancellations and substitutions of delegates are only accepted in writing by to info@changechampions.com.au. The cancellation policy also appears at at the bottom of the home page under terms and conditions. I have read and understand the conditions and delegate cancellation policy. (Sign below) signed / / date

6 IN HOUSE: Expression of interest form WORKSHOP NAME Name of Contact Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss: Surname: Given Name: Company/Organisation: Position: Address: State: Postcode: Country: Telephone: Facsimile: The Master Class will be for the following organisation: At what address/facility would the in-house Master Class be held? Approximate number of delegates? Preferred dates (to be negotiated) Preferred times PLEASE THIS FORM ONLY TO: Change Champions & Associates will then get in touch to discuss the possibilities