CARERS' FORUM
Saturday, 12 September 2015
Time: 2.30pm
– 5.00pm
ADFM,
jointly with Eisai Malaysia and University Malaya’s MeLOR, is organizing a “CARERS’ FORUM” in conjunction with the
global commemoration of World Alzheimer’s Month in September under the Theme
“REMEMBER ME”.
All caregivers and their families are
cordially invited to this Free Carers’ Forum.
The
caregiver or family member of a person who has Alzheimer’s Disease faces many
challenges and experiences enormous stress, both in adjusting to their new role
while coping with the profound changes in a loved one. The Carers’ Forum aims
to address the plight and issues surrounding the caregiver with particular
emphasis on Person Centred Care in Dementia
Cases.
Dr
Donald Yeo, a Clinical Neuropsychologist from Singapore (see
profile below), will be conducting the Forum. Dr Yeo has a special interest in
the psychological aspects of ageing and dementia and is a well-known advocate
of and authority on Person Centred Care (PCC) in dementia cases.
After Dr Yeo’s explanation of the concept and principles of PCC, invited caregivers will share their experiences as a basis for discussion
regarding the application of PCC principles and how best to achieve PCC goals
in specific cases.
Our Medical Specialists in the Panel, Dr Lee Fatt Soon from HKL and Assoc Prof Dr Chin Ai Vyrn from UMMC will also address care-giving issues raised by the participants.
Profile
of Dr Donald Yeo
DPsych(ClinNeuro) (Australia), BSc(Hons)(Psychology) (UK),
Dip(Applied Psychology) (UK), MSc(Innovation) (Singapore)
Dr DONALD YEO
qualified as a Clinical Neuropsychologist (Doctor of Psychology) with a special
interest in aging and dementia. Through 18 years of professional practice,
advanced training, clinical research and supervision, he has established deep
expertise in cognitive evaluation of patients with brain disorders and
providing psychological support for family caregivers. He has co-created
innovative Arts and Health community programs to benefit elderly persons with
early cognitive decline. He is currently in private practice, supervises
Masters in Clinical Psychology interns from National University of Singapore
and James Cook University Singapore, and was previously Principal Neuropsychologist
at Singapore General Hospital, Department of Neurology.
Admission will be by compulsory
registration on a first come first served basis due to limited places.
Confirmation of Registration, Email the RegistrationForm to jenny@adfm.org.my or Fax to 03
7960 8482. For clarification, contact Jenny or Michael at 03 7931 5850 or 016 608 2513.
From: ADFM WAM Organizing Team
