Dear Caregivers/Members,
ADFM
National Caregivers Network is organizing a FREE Public Seminar for
Caregivers of People with Dementia, sponsored by Esai (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
and hosted by Faculty of Nursing, MAHSA University College.
SPEAKERS : DR NG LI-LING, and MS LIM HWEE ER
Date : SATURDAY, 19 MAY 2012
Time : 8:00am – 1:30pm
Venue : Block A, 1st Floor, MAHSA University College, Jalan University Campus, off Jalan University, 59100 Petaling Jaya
PROGRAMME
OBJECTIVES:
1. To have An Overview of Dementia and Its Management.
2. To understand A Person Centred Care Approach to Dementia.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Caregivers and Family members, health care workers who work in nursing homes/hospitals, social workers, home assistants & all members who directly or indirectly are involved in the care of dementia patients.
SPEAKER’S PROFILE:
1. To have An Overview of Dementia and Its Management.
2. To understand A Person Centred Care Approach to Dementia.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Caregivers and Family members, health care workers who work in nursing homes/hospitals, social workers, home assistants & all members who directly or indirectly are involved in the care of dementia patients.
SPEAKER’S PROFILE:
1. DR Ng LI-LING, MBBS, MMed (Psych), FAMS, is a
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist currently practicing at Department of
Psychological Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
She received specialist training in the field of Psychogeriatrics in
the United Kingdom in 1991. Since 1993, she has been the Vice-President
of the Singapore Alzheimer’s Disease Association and has had
significant experience in the management of people with dementia and
their families. In addition, Dr Ng is actively involved in the planning
of services for the elderly with mental illnesses and is a strong
advocate for the greater awareness of the special needs of this
sub-group.
2. MS LIM HWEE ER
holds a Masters of Health Service Management (University of Sydney) and
a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Hons) (OT) (University of Teesside, UK).
An Occupational Therapist, her years of clinical experience working
with the elderly people of various geriatric/psychogeriatric conditions
spans from hospitals to community services including nursing homes, day
centers and home-based services. She also has vast experience providing
consultancy services in planning and implementing specialized services
and programs such as early dementia programs and hostel. An ACTA
Certified Trainer, she is involved in development and implementation of
WSQ certified and regular training and workshops for professionals,
family caregivers and the public in collaboration with various
organizations such as Tsao Foundation, HPB, SSTI and CSC on issues
related to eldercare and well elderly programs, sitting on various
committees including Alzheimer’s Disease Association Steering Committee
for Person Centered Care, The Adult Protection Team (MCYS) and Dementia
Taskforce and National Dementia Network Dementia Homecare Subgroup. Hwee
Er is currently in private practice with Goshen Rehabilitation &
Consultancy Services.
REGISTRATION:
1. Email Registration Form to : jenny@adfm.org.my OR Fax to: 03-7960 8482.2. SMS to 016-608 2513 with full name/s & Tel/mobile contacts if you do not have Email access.
For further information, please call 603–7956 2008 / 7958 3008 (Jenny).
SPONSORED BY: ESAI (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD HOSTED BY: MAHSA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
ORGANIZED BY: ADFM NATIONAL CAREGIVERS NETWORK
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