As dementia progresses, the ability of the person affected to carry out their everyday activities will become impaired. Dementia care is necessary to prevent further deterioration. Often, the person affected may not even be aware that they are suffering from the condition. This makes locating a suitable Dementia Care Sydney facility important. Here are some of the factors to consider when looking for a care facility. All of these factors should be taken into consideration before making a decision.
Melanie Lovell
Dr. Melanie Lovell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Palliative Medicine at the University of Sydney, as well as a senior staff member at HammondCare, a senior dementia care facility in Northern Sydney. She has a particular interest in the management of cancer pain, and is the founding grouphomes.com.au chair of the Australian Cancer Pain Guideline Working Party. She is also involved in the development of the Australian Dementia Care Guideline and is a consultant to the Sydney Institute of Palliative Medicine.
Mark Buhagiar
Dr. Mark Buhagiar, a physiotherapist with Dementia Care Sydney, believes that all people who suffer from dementia should not be put in an institution, a nursing home, or a nursing home. He is passionate about the work he does and is involved in education and research. He has trained thousands of health professionals in the area. The most common symptoms of dementia are loss of memory, trouble concentrating, difficulty walking, and confusion.
Dr Martin Kennedy
Dr Martin Kennedy is a medical doctor specialising in palliative care and holds appointments at the Macquarie University, Sydney and the University of Sydney. He has over twenty-five years’ experience in specialist sub-acute medical care and has worked in both public and private acute care hospitals and rehabilitation units. His passion for team-based sub-acute care is reflected in his dedication to this field.
Professor Meera Agar
Associate Professor Meera Agar, of UNSW, is one of Australia’s foremost experts in dementia care. She heads a team of researchers at the Dementia Care Sydney Centre. Agar also serves as clinical trial director at Liverpool Hospital, a large university teaching hospital in South West Sydney. She has conducted numerous clinical trials related to this area of medicine. In 2013, she won the European Association of Palliative Care’s Early Career Researcher award.
Professor Friedbert Kohler
A concurrent Professor of Aged Care and Rehabilitation with UNSW, Friedbert is clinical director of the Aged Care Service in the South Western Sydney Local Health District. As co-director of the Age and Ageing Clinical Academic Group Maridulu Budyari Gumal, Friedbert is involved in a range of committees and research projects, including raising awareness of elder abuse and developing a coordinated approach to the issue. Friedbert’s research interests include the development of models of care for translational change, enhancing speciality services in acute wards, and advancing community rehabilitation.