Two in every three people in New Zealand are in some way affected by dementia – some are the 60,000 who live with the condition, others are family members, friends or carers. By 2050 the number of people living with dementia in New Zealand is set to nearly triple, to 154,000.
A diagnosis of dementia opens up many questions, decisions and issues, both for the person affected and their families. These are often incredibly complex and emotive, so gathering information becomes paramount.
Caregivers need to know how to best support their loved one while maintaining balance, there may be decisions regarding specialist care, or how to give the person the best quality of life.
For those who are interested in learning more about the latest research or attending workshops and discussion forums, the Alzheimers NZ biennial international conference – Dementia Today, is coming up in November and registrations are being taken now.
Top international speakers will share some of the latest thinking and research on dementia – while the conference will attract researchers, policy makers, educators and health professionals, anyone affected by dementia, or interested in the subject may attend.
Topics include:
- Human Rights and Dementia
- Stay Well and Active Programs
- Computer Gaming Therapy
- Caregivers Knowledge on Dementia
- Providing Long Term Care for those without Legal Capacity
- Diagnosed with Dementia – What Next?
The conference is being held at the TSB Arena and Convention Centre, 3-5 November 2016
GrownUps members are eligible for a special $100 registration discount – simply go online to register and use the special code: AlzPromo. For those with dementia and their care partner, it is free to attend.
If you are interested and would like to see a full conference program go to http://www.alzheimersconference.nz/
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