2010 NSW Falls Prevention Network Meeting

 

The NSW Falls Prevention Network is a network of health professionals with over 600 members involved in falls prevention in the acute, sub-acute, community and residential aged care sectors.  This network is supported by the NSW Department of Health and the Clinical Excellence Commission and is an integral component of the NSW Falls Prevention Program.

 

We are looking forward to a great day and are expecting 200 delegates at this meeting coming from the acute, community and residential aged care settings.

SPECIAL FOCUS: DEMENTIA AND FALLS
Plenary Speakers:
A/Prof Jacqueline Close-Dementia and falls prevention
Dr Eneida Mioshi –Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)
Ms Isabel Baker– Management of dementia patients
Ms Daneill Haberfield–Practical approaches for dementia care
Professor Stephen Lord—Update on the research evidence
Ms Lorraine Lovitt - Resources for Health Professionals and Consumers
Ms Joanne Smith- NSW Health Falls Prevention Plan 2010-2014
Dr Wendy Watson—The cost of falls in NSW

 

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions:
Facilitated Sessions with short presentations and discussion time: Hospital Community Residential Aged Care

See attached flyer for further information.

Dates

Wed 23 Jun 2010, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Location

Mathews Theatres & Pavilions
University of NSW

Pricing

$40 per person

Contact

Name Esther Vance
Phone (02) 9399 1063 (M,W,Th)
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Additional Information

Created 6th April 2010