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Wrestling with the tough topics The International Dementia Conference won’t be shying away from the most serious issues in the world of dementia care this September.
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s countries around the world set new standards, are the unintended consequences of regulation affecting quality of life for older people (and their carers)? Is strictly monitoring and controlling the sexuality of people living with cognitive decline in fact a violation of their fundamental freedoms and dignity? In light of some high-profile events, how exactly should the sector and first responders work together to support people living with dementia? Thorny questions like these would spark debate in most health and aged care workplace lunchrooms – some of them probably quite heated. So, plenty of lively conversation can be expected at
September’s International Dementia Conference 2024 (IDC2024), with these tough topics (among others) on the agenda for presentations, panels and – inevitably – break-time chat. Featuring a global line-up of guests, with ABC journalist and author Leigh Sales as the master of ceremonies, the twoday gathering aims to provoke both discussion and action. It will include input from international experts, industry leaders and those working in the frontline, as well as the voices of people living with dementia and their carers. “IDC2024 will bring together health professionals, researchers, advocates and those with lived experience who are all dedicated to improving the lives of people living