Supporting Families and People Living with Younger Onset Dementia Across Queensland [transcript][audio]
Key Takeaways
- Key Insight: Guest: Sarah Allister Presenter: Henry Acosta Guest Bio: Sarah has worked at the Alzheimer’s Australia since early 2013, where she worked as a Support Services Advisor.
- Clinical Perspective: In this role, Sarah provides support to people living with dementia and their carers through support programs such as the National Dementia Helpline, Carer Support Groups, the Living With Memory Lo…
- Why It Matters: This discussion provides healthcare professionals with actionable insights relevant to clinical practice and patient care.
- Key Point: Listen to the full episode for detailed discussion and professional insights on this important healthcare topic.
- Key Point: Listen to the full episode for detailed discussion and professional insights on this important healthcare topic.
Guest: Sarah Allister
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Sarah has worked at the Alzheimer’s Australia since early 2013, where she worked as a Support Services Advisor. In this role, Sarah provides support to people living with dementia and their carers through support programs such as the National Dementia Helpline, Carer Support Groups, the Living With Memory Loss Program and other carer education. Following her return from maternity leave in 2015, she took on a role with the Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker Program. This program has allowed her to work closely with families and people living with dementia under the age of 65 to provide individualised information and advice and linkages into appropriate support services.
Segment Overview: Sarah Allister talks about Alzheimer’s Australia and how they provide invaluable support to families and people living with younger onset dementia under the age of 65 across Queensland.
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