Dementia VR training - Enabling EDIE (Afternoon Session)
Description
Older adults with dementia are a high-risk group for falls, with people living with dementia experiencing over twice the risk of falling than those without dementia. Cognitive ability is vital in aiding alertness, planning movements, and responding to falls hazards inside and outside of the home environment.
Enabling EDIE (Educational Dementia Immersive Experience) is an immersive workshop that enables participants to see the world through the eyes of a person living with Dementia. Using Dementia Australia’s virtual reality technology, this workshop enhances your knowledge of dementia while exploring strategies to support a person with dementia to live more confidently.
Join Injury Matters and Dementia Australia on Tuesday 17 November, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, for this interactive session, where you will gain knowledge in
Dementia and the impact of dementia from the perspective of a person living with dementia.
Identifying support needs in partnership with the client and their carer.
Developing a dementia support plan that focuses on enabling a person living with dementia.
Who should attend?
This workshop is suitable for anyone working with older adults, such as Allied Health professionals, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Carers, Support Workers, Allied Health Assistants and Nurses.
FAQs
- Health and Safety
Use only when Unimpaired
A comfortable virtual reality experience requires an unimpaired sense of motion and balance. Do not
use the headset when you are experiencing any of the following (as they may increase your
susceptibility to adverse symptoms)
Tiredness or exhaustion; need sleep; under the influence of alcohol or drugs; hung-over; have digestive
problems; under emotional stress or anxiety; suffering from cold/flu/headaches/migraines/earaches
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
Consult with your doctor before using the headset if you pregnant, elderly, have pre-existing binocular
vision abnormalities or psychiatric disorders, or suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical
condition
Seizures
Some people (about 1 in 4,000) may have severe dizziness, seizures eye or muscle twitching, or
blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns. This may occur while they are watching TV, playing video
games, or experiencing virtual reality, even if they have never had a seizure or blackout before or have
no history of seizures or epilepsy. These symptoms arise more commonly in children and young people.
Anyone who experiences any of these symptoms should stop use of the headset and see a doctor. If you
previously have had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition you
should see a doctor before using the headset.
Interference with Medical Devices
The headset and controller may contain magnets or components that emit radio waves, which could
affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids, and defibrillators.
If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, consult your doctor of the manufacturer of
your medical device before using the headset or controllers. Maintain a safe distance between the
headset and controller and your medical devices. Stop using the headset or controller if you observe a
persistent interference with your medical device.
- Parking
There are alternative bays available at Bold Community School off Powis St, (a 1-2 minute walk to Bendat Parent and Community Centre) should you be unable to find any parking on Dodd Street.
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