Presentations by:

• Dr David Lim, Geriatrician
• Dr Christine Drummond, Acting Director of Medical Services, Central Adelaide Palliative Care Service
• Dr Troye Wallett, General Practitioner
• Mr Wayne Stoddard, Group Manager – Residential Services

Learning outcomes:

• Recognise the causes of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of Dementia in Residential Aged Care Facilities.
• Apply the most appropriate approach to the work up of BPSD
• Develop strategies to manage BPSD with a focus on preventing unnecessary hospital visits.
• Review the 7 Step Pathway for a patient with BPSD, to guide the development of an Advanced Care Directive and ensure an accurate systems based approach.

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