21 May 2020
Dementia is one of the main causes of disability later in life, ahead of cancer, cardiovascular disease and stroke. In Singapore it is estimated that 1 in 10 older adults above age of 60 has dementia. Improving the quality of care in acute hospital for patients with dementia is of growing importance with the current ageing population. Many older people who experience delirium are also likely to have underlying dementia or have an increased chance of developing dementia. Internationally, many institutions have explored various strategies to improve quality of care and reduce risk and development of delirium amongst older adults in acute hospitals.
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Lecture Details
Date: 21 May 2020, Thursday
Timing:6.00 pm - 6.45 pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Fees: Complimentary
Platform:
Zoom Cloud Meetings
Registration Closing Date: 30 April 2020, Thursday
Target AudienceAll allied health professionals.
(Limited to 100pax, on a first-come-first-served basis.This lecture will be conducted via Zoom Cloud Meetings app. For ease of accessing the lecture, please download Zoom Cloud Meetings app. Details of the lecture meeting link will be sent to the successful registrants nearer the lecture date.)