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Dear
Colleague,
Welcome
to our March 2009 e-bulletin. In this bulletin, you will find
information about the many events, conferences, book launches and
activities.
We
hope to see you soon at any of our events.
Facing
the Future International Dementia Conference: Final opportunity to
present
15th-16th
September 2009 (York Race Course, York)
Abstract
submission deadline: Sunday 15th March 2009
We
are seeking contributions from scientific, clinical and psychosocial
research. We strongly welcome contributions from innovative projects in
the delivery of services and from people with dementia and their
carers. Through the areas identified for symposia and poster
presentations we aim to provide a conference that informs delegates of
the latest research and practice both locally and Internationally.
For
more information about the conference and to submit an abstract please visit our website
If
you would like to discuss any aspect of your submission, please contact
Jemma Galbraith on jemma.galbraith@stir.ac.uk or
44 (0)1786 467 740
Please
note that online registration is available from 24th March 2009. If you
wish to book before this date, please contact Jemma Galbraith.
FORTHCOMING
EVENTS
Open
Day
27th
March 2009 (10am-1pm)
An
opportunity to hear about the work of the centre and to be up-dated
about current issues and best practice in dementia care. Delegates will
also be able to visit our specialist dementia library and assistive
technology suite.
Download flyer and booking form
Effective
Responses to Continence
5th
May 2009 (9.30am - 4pm)
Aim: Looking after
people with dementia who are incontinent requires particular skills.
This course aims to provide guidance on how to adopt a sensitive
approach, identify practical ways to help the person and understand the
common types of behaviour linked to dementia and continence problems.
Price:
£120
Download flyer and booking form
Understanding
Dementia Conference
7th
May 2009
In
partnership with the DSDC, Malcolm Professional Services are holding a
one-day conference on Understanding Dementia. The conference will give
delegates an opportunity to gain a better awareness of dementia and
especially the issues surrounding developing, maintaining and managing
accommodation for people with dementia.
Price:£195
VAT
Please click here to download programme and booking
form
Dementia:
A six-part self study course for healthcare assistants - 1/2 day
information event
18th
May 2009 (11am - 3pm)
You
are invited to attend a free information event about the 2009 training
programme Dementia:
A six-part self-study course for Healthcare Assistants
. Designed specifically for Healthcare Assistants working in a
hospital or care home environment the format of the course
enables managers to have nominated staff trained to be
facilitators. Each facilitator can lead workplace training sessions
with groups of up to 8 staff.
Price:
Free
Download flyer and booking form
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