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Wednesday, June 5 • 11:10am - 12:10pm
Post Diagnostic Care

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This session is proudly sponsored by Dementia Australia. 

The importance of post-diagnostic support: a panel discussion

In this panel discussion, participants will outline what good post-diagnostic support looks like, why it is important – not just for quality of life but in supporting research and research translation – and just what services can make a lasting difference.
Chair
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Kaele Stokes

Dr Kaele Stokes is Executive Director Services, Advocacy and Research at Dementia Australia. Her portfolios span all of Dementia Australia’s Client Services as well as a range of strategic and policy initiatives. She is passionate about elevating the voice of people living with... Read More →

Speakers
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Scott Cooper

Scott was first diagnosed with Logopenic Aphasia (with the underlying pathology of Alzheimer’s disease) by the Brain and Mind Centre at Sydney University in 2019. Scott describes his post diagnostic care at the Memory and Cognition Clinic at the RPA as world class care. Every time... Read More →
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Kerrie Tuite

Kerrie Tuite was a carer for her husband Peter who only passed away in December 2023. Kerrie lives in Brisbane and is a retired school principal. Peter was diagnosed with dementia in 2017. He experienced multiple hospital admissions and aged care services and providers. Kerrie is... Read More →
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Dana Haywood

Dana Haywood has worked with Dementia Australia for more than 5 years and commenced as a Dementia Support Specialist. Dana is currently a Team Leader overseeing our Queensland Post Diagnostic Support Program. Dana comes from a Social Work background and is passionate about providing... Read More →


Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:10pm AEST
1. Main Ballroom
  Symposium, Post Diagnostic Care