The Dementia Symposium 2022

Designing for Dignity: Creating Thriving Communities of Practice

Monday, 14th November
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000

Our 2022 Symposium will present current perspectives from world leaders, specialists and advocates on how to create thriving communities that promote the health and wellbeing of people living with dementia, carers, families and service providers throughout the life course. Ageing and dementia will be considered from a multifaced lens and will include discussions around topics such as:

Community-led, collaborative responses to dementia care
Post-diagnostic support, advanced care planning, and palliative care
Music therapy and assistive technologies
How to design dementia-enabling and inclusive places and spaces
Culturally appropriate engagement and practice
Early intervention and protective ageing through the life course