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This immersive experience is set in a dining area while a meal is being served. Using virtual reality and avatar technology, participants see the dining experience from two perspectives: as a care worker, and from the point of view of Ted, who is living with dementia. Participants explore how food, environment and support can greatly influence the dining experience.
Connect with like-minded professionals, share knowledge and develop skills to support people living with dementia and drive positive change in your workplace with Dementia Australia’s communities of practice.
This immersive experience is set in a dining area while a meal is being served. Using virtual reality and avatar technology, participants see the dining experience from two perspectives: as a care worker, and from the point of view of Ted, who is living with dementia. Participants explore how food, environment and support can greatly influence the dining experience.
Presented by Louise Rawson CNC Aged Care Services and Meg Jones CHSP Manager Session 1 will cover: Navigating the Aged Care Assessment System
Presented by Rosie Murray, CNS Aged Care Assessment Services, session 2 will cover Early Identification of Cognitive Decline
Connect with like-minded professionals, share knowledge and develop skills to support people living with dementia and drive positive change in your workplace with Dementia Australia’s communities of practice.
Presented by Toby Booby, CNS Transitional Aged Care Program Session 3 will cover: Promoting Healthy Aging
This immersive workshop is designed to support caregivers and healthcare professionals who work with people living with dementia, enabling them to de-escalate safely following a behavioural emergency. With use of an experiential VR program, care staff can practice de-escalation skills in a safe and controlled simulation environment, providing participants with an opportunity to learn and apply de-escalation techniques and communication strategies, while seeing the real-time outcome of their decisions
When 6 May 1pm to 4pm Where Western Plains Cultural Centre, Meeting Rm 4, 76 Wingewarra St. Dubbo  FLYER This immersive experience is set