Care of the person with dementia – more than a chronic disease
Webinar 2 Sep, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (AEST)
This webinar series presented by RACGP Specific Interests in collaboration with , talk to specialists in a conversational interview understanding several important topics in dementia.
The first webinar will explore the challenges of dementia as a chronic disease and the intersection of chronic disease as well as the chronic diseases that increase our risk of dementia. The webinar will discuss ethical issues as well as practical tips for supporting people living with dementia in a primary care.
Learning outcomes
- Discuss the relevance of Primary Care in Dementia risk reduction.
- Explain the principles that guide management decision making for people living with dementia.
- Describe a strength-based approach in people living with dementia
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1.0
hours
This event is part of Dementia Training Australia 2025 series. Events in this series are:
Facilitator
Dr Stephanie Daly
GP Educator, Dementia Training Australia
Dr Steph Daly is a specialist GP in Dementia. She is a fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners and has completed post-graduate training in Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford in the UK. More recently since moving to Australia she has become an advocate for patients living with Dementia and has facilitated the practice she works at becoming one of the first dementia-friendly (Dementia Australia approved) GP surgery’s in Australia.
Speakers
Dr Peter Silberberg
Medical educator – Dementia Training Australia
Dr Peter Silberberg is an experienced GP, GP Supervisor and medical educator. He joined Dementia Training Australia as a medical educator in 2022. He has worked in many primary health sectors and currently works as a GP as the lead clinician at Rekindling The Spirit Health Service in Lismore (AMS) and as a GP at Lennox Head Medical Centre.
Dr Rebecca Moore
Medical educator – Dementia Training Australia
Dr Rebecca Moore graduated from the University of Adelaide and completed her RACGP fellowship whist working as an Aviation Medical Officer in the RAAF. She has worked in General Practice and urgent care in the UK and Australia and now fosters a special interest in geriatric medicine. She completed a Masters degree in dementia in 2024.