Speaker Series: Elissa Campbell - People with Dementia Deserve Better

People with Dementia Deserve Better - A Churchill Fellowship exploring models of palliative care for people with dementia

About the Speaker: Elissa Campbell

Join us for a not-to-miss presentation by Dr. Elissa Campbell, a distinguished geriatrician and palliative care physician from Perth (Boorloo), WA. Dr. Campbell specialises in geriatric medicine and provides compassionate care to individuals with dementia in the emergency department and acute wards of a tertiary hospital.

She recently undertook the inaugural WA Department of Health Churchill Fellowship, traveling to eight countries across three continents to explore models of palliative care for people with dementia. Dr. Campbell currently serves as the President of Palliative Care WA and Chairs the ANZ Society of Palliative Medicine’s Special Interest Group in Palliative Care for Older People.

Presentation Overview:
During this Speaker Series, Dr. Campbell will share insights gathered during her extensive international research on palliative care for individuals with dementia. She will discuss various models of palliative dementia care, highlighting common components that can be adapted to Australian settings. 

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge about innovative approaches to providing holistic and compassionate care for individuals with dementia.

Who should attend: 
This event is ideal for healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in palliative care and dementia.

Registration:
Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot today to gain valuable insights from Dr. Campbell.