Clinical Features and Management of Dementia

Name: Clinical Features and Management of Dementia
Start: 2026-05-22T14:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-05-22T14:00:00+10:00
Location: Swinburne University, TD Building, Room 121, Corner Park Str and John Str

About

This presentation outlines the neuropsychological symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases that cause dementia. Dr Smith explores changes that can occur in cognition, social cognition, behaviour and mental health as a result of developing a neurodegenerative disease. He also explores how these changes can impact upon decision-making capacity and identifies non-pharmacological strategies and therapies that can be used to manage these symptoms.

Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to: 1) Identify the key neuropsychological symptoms associated with neurodegenerative diseases 2) Explain how neurodegenerative diseases impact cognitive functioning, social cognition, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing 3) understand that concept of decision-making capacity and how it applies to dementia, and 4) Apply non-pharmacological strategies to manage neuropsychological symptoms in people with dementia.

About the Presenter
Dr Luke Smith is a qualified clinical neuropsychologist who consults privately across Victoria and Tasmania. He is also employed as a consultant at Swinburne University and a mindfulness tutor at Monash University. Dr Smith also worked as a behaviour management consultant and counsellor for Dementia Australia in Victoria and South Australia. He has a research and clinical interest in neurodegenerative diseases.

Things to Note:
This is an in-person seminar. Registration does not include refreshments. Refreshments will be available for purchase on site.
This event is not recorded.
Handouts will be emailed to participants prior to the workshop.
Cancellations received 8 or more days prior to the event will receive an 85% refund.
Cancellations received 7 days or less prior to the event will not be refunded, other than for exceptional, unforeseeable circumstances; however, you may nominate someone to attend in your place. All cancellations must be provided in writing to the event organiser.