iCON Chinese Health Forum: “Take Charge of Your Health: Dementia 360” took place on Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12, 2021.
Delivered in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, this forum is designed to help patients, their families and caregivers optimize their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge and resources to manage dementia. Learning objectives:
- Recognizing Dementia – early detection and when to seek help
- Living with Dementia – nutrition and mental health, home safety
- Where and how to find help in the community – navigation of health services, treatments and medications
- Long Term Care – advanced care planning
Click here for Program-at-a Glance
Expert Speakers and Sessions (please click talk title for more details):
Dr. Charmaine Ma, Family Physician
Assessments and treatments for dementia
Dr. Roger Wong, Geriatrician
Communications strategies for caregivers
Winnie Lau, Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Commonly used medications for people with dementia
Kent Ling, Registered Pharmacist
Getting homes ready for virtual care
Dr. Kendall Ho, Emergency Physician, Lead of UBC Digital Emergency Medicine Unit
Mental health tips for caregivers of people with dementia
Dr. Tigerson Young, Registered Psychologist
Fall prevention and home safety
Wendy Lam, Occupational Therapist
Jo Jo Wang, Registered Dietitian
Community resources – Who can help?
Miranda Wong, Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Date
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Date
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Format
Virtual (link will be provided before the event)
Admission
Free to attend
Language
Cantonese, with simultaneous translations to Mandarin and English