CPCA, Principal, Alzheimer's Innovation
Institute Pty Ltd
the Ashby Memory Method Dementia
Intervention Program (AMM) through a small
pilot project of clients who were currently
receiving in-home and center based respite.
The responses from people with dementia,
their families, support workers and carers
were very positive. Participants reported
improvements in mood, self esteem and
confidence as well as greater psycho-social
engagement all of which are important
indicators of improvements in quality of life for
persons living with dementia. The evaluation
results of the year long trial by Alzheimer's
WA as well as other positive trial reports
clearly demonstrate that non-invasive (non
pharmacological based) structured person
centered programs provide a much needed
treatment option for individuals and families
living with a diagnosis of dementia.
therapies against Alzheimer's disease have
been conducted in recent years. None
have been successful. Despite promising
evidence that these drugs can impede the
protein accumulations that characterise
Alzheimer's disease, when tested with people
with Alzheimer's, they failed to provide
clinical benefits. (Paper 29, September
2012 Dr. Maree Farrow/Elodie O'Connor).
participants offers compelling evidence of
the efficacy of this dementia intervention.
This presentation will objectively review two
program participant cases in detail including
program outcome measures used, participant
comments and opinions. A summary of the
dementia intervention program used will also
be provided.
Executive Officer, The Ella Centre
finally came to an end, with the completion
of Australia's first day centre specifically
designed for people living with younger onset
dementia. This presentation will share with
you the highs (energy and enthusiasm from
clients and carers, fantastic architect, great
builder, support from unexpected places)and
lows (heritage issues, neighbour complaints,
government red tape) along the way. It will
provide a visual display of the now operational
Dementia Activity Centre, which is a "retro"
environment, in recognition of the age group of
the people who are using it. This presentation
will hopefully inspire you to look at ways you
can meet the very different needs of this group
of people who are living with dementia.