Thursday September 9th, 2010
10.30 am – 12.30 pm
What is Map Therapy?
Complementary Therapies in Dementia Care
Dementia is a debilitating condition, which has been described as ‘a living death’ and for which there is currently no cure. Both the nature and progress of the disease are highly individualistic and there is no ‘one treatment fits all’ easy fix for carers of people with dementia.
Research has shown that professional carers are highly innovative in designing treatment regimes for people with dementia and that the majority of Nursing Homes use a wide variety of Complementary Therapies to support regular medical treatments
What are Complementary Therapies and how can they be used by both professional carers and family members who are supporting people with Dementia?
This will be an informative introduction to the use of Complementary Therapies in dementia care and an opportunity to discuss your thoughts and concerns.
Graham Webber
Graham is a Disability Studies research student in the School of Medicine at Flinders University, author and trainer in the Disability Unit of the Certificate III in Aged Care. He has a Master of Science (by research) which looked at the use of Complementary Therapies in dementia care in High Care Residential Facilities in South Australia.
Everyone with an interest in this topic is invited to attend
There will be opportunities to ask questions and to network with others
Morning tea provided including biscuits (gluten free options), water, tea and coffee
Cost: A gold coin
Bookings required
Please RSVP to Jane via email: jane@dircsa.org.au
Or ring on (08) 8236 0555 to indicate your interest
DIRC provides access via limited parking, wheelchair accessibility, a hearing loop, microphone and accessible toilets. If you have other needs related to access please indicate when booking and we will try to accommodate your needs.
DIRC (Disability Information and Resource Centre)
195 Gilles St Adelaide SA 5000
Ph 8236 0555 Fax 8236 0566 SA only 1300 305 558
