Do you know and love someone with frontotemporal dementia? Do you care and support them on a day-to-day basis? Come along to this free event and learn everything you need to know about FTD from the experts in the field. 16 October 2019.
This day-long event will teach families, friends and carers all about managing frontotemporal dementia. From learning what to expect and practical strategies to help manage, through to education on the latest treatments and research developments. We encourage anyone affected by frontotemporal dementia to come along. It’s a great opportunity to meet experts in the field as well as a community of people affected by the same illness.
Registrations close on Friday 4th October 2019
Please direct any queries regarding this event to Mirelle D’Mello: mirelle.dmello@sydney.edu.au / 02 9114 4115
Date: 16 October, 2019
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Location: Brain and Mind Centre, Level 5, Lecture Theatre, 94 Mallett Street, Camperdown
Cost: Free entry
If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Mirelle D’Mello: mirelle.dmello@sydney.edu.au
10:00 am | Registration and morning tea |
10:30am |
Welcome and overview Professor Olivier Piguet FRONTIER Director, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney Research Updates in Frontotemporal Dementia |
10:45am |
Diagnosis and clinical progression in Frontotemporal Dementia |
11:15am |
Genetics of Frontotemporal Dementia Professor |
11:45am |
Social Cognition in Frontotemporal Dementia |
12:15pm Lunch |
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1:00pm |
Support Systems, Advocacy, and Practical Issues in Frontotemporal Dementia Communication in FTD Susan McCarthy |
1:20pm |
Kathleen McGrath |
1:40pm |
Mirelle D’Mello FRONTIER, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney |
2:00pm
2.15pm |
Reflections from a Frontotemporal Dementia family member
Future projects and update on intervention studies Professor Olivier Piguet FRONTIER Director, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney |
2.45pm Q&A/Finish |