“Gain an understanding of the complex issues facing people from CALD backgrounds”
Course Content
This webinar will discuss the range of complex issues that can have an impact on people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALDB) receiving a timely, accurate diagnosis for dementia and culturally acceptable support or treatment options.
Learning Outcomes
In this session you will:
- Gain an understanding of the complex issues facing people from CALD backgrounds
- Recognise the cultural perceptions, attitudes and values that can impact understanding
- Explore/Examine diagnostic tools, and treatment options that may be culturally appropriate and acceptable
- Review relevant resources and/or further information available
Presenter
Mary has a background in Pharmacy from her native Ireland. She migrated to ‘sunny’ QLD over 30 years ago, where she started her career in aged care with the Department Veterans’ Affairs and had 25 years’ experience liaising with a range of service providers, acute care facilities, industry professionals and government agencies in relation to the complex health needs of the veteran community…Read More>>