Medication Management of Dementia
Live webinar: 26th March 2022 (Saturday), 3pm – 4:30pm
Description:
Current medications can’t cure Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. However, they might be able to slow down the progression or make it easier to live with. They may relieve the symptoms related to memory loss, language and other cognitive impairments. Besides that, they may also help to improve the mood and reduce the agitation or other behavioral issues. Every individual responds to dementia medication differently. It is important for everyone who takes or serves medication to understand its purpose and proper usage.
By the end of the webinar, participants should be able to:
· Recognize the uses, limitations and adverse effects of available medication for dementia.
· Identify the challenges in giving medication to people living with dementia.
· Understand the roles of family caregivers and private caregivers in medication safety management.
Participants will receive an e-certificate of attendance and one CPD point upon completion of the webinar.
Speaker:
Dr Benedict Francis
Psychiatrist & Lecturer
Fellow in Aged Healthcare Services (Melbourne)
Department of Psychological Medicine
University of Malaya
Targeted participants:
Healthcare providers working in acute & community setting, healthcare management staff, people living with dementia, family and friends to people living with dementia, students, anyone interested in this topic.
Slides
As this webinar was conducted in the past, we have attached slides below in case you are interested in them.
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