Four Experts on Dementia Care in Australia

It’s not always easy to look after an elderly loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease. But you don’t have to face the situation alone. There are many resources and support services for caregivers, including Alzheimer’s Care Sydney. The program aims to educate and support carers in dealing with the illness. It also helps carers learn how to communicate and organise their day. Other resources are available for those who need assistance, including nursing care, end-of-life care and incontinence management.

Professor Meera Agar

A renowned researcher, Professor Meera Agar is a practicing palliative care physician and academic at the University of Technology Sydney. She is a specialist in the supportive care needs of people with advanced illness, particularly those involving the brain. She leads a clinical research portfolio for the University of Technology Sydney, which includes several innovative studies. She led the first world-first trial of antipsychotics for delirium and a clinical trial of medicinal cannabis for the terminally ill.

Melanie Lovell

Dr. Melanie Lovell, Associate Professor in Palliative Medicine at Sydney Medical School and Senior Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine at HammondCare in Northern Sydney, is a leading expert in the field of pain management. She holds an interest in cancer pain and has published widely on this topic. A/Prof Lovell was also a founding https://grouphomes.com.au member of the Australian Cancer Pain Management Guideline. She is currently chair of the Institute of Palliative Medicine’s Allied Health and Psychiatry.

Professor Philip Siddall

Phil Siddall has an extensive background in dementia care. He is also a professor at the Royal North Shore Hospital and Director of PMRI, where he has made a huge contribution to education, research and clinical load. It’s not surprising that he is honoured with the Distinguished Member Award from the Australian Pain Society. His research interests have ranged from pain control to spirituality and the role of spirituality in coping with dementia.

Associate Professor Janine Stevenson

In recent years, dementia care in Australia has become increasingly important and more complicated. The increasing prevalence of dementia has led to the emergence of new treatment options for people with the disease. The research into dementia care is now a global priority. It is critical to ensure that the right care is provided to people with dementia, and to help them live as productive a life as possible. Here are some resources to help with dementia care.

Professor Christopher Poulos

Associate Professor Christopher Poulos has been appointed the first Hammond Chair in Positive Ageing and Care at the University of New South Wales. His appointment was made possible through a generous gift from HammondCare, a leading provider of aged care, dementia care and palliative care in Australia. The Chair forms the focal point of a new Clinical Training Centre at HammondCare’s Hammondville campus, located in south-west Sydney. It will be used to conduct clinical training for postgraduate medical students and health professionals in the field.