Transforming Dementia Care In Malaysia 

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Cecilia Chan who has been involved in the eldercare industry for the past 20 years. She is a Gerontologist, a Trainer, a Researcher, and a very passionate Dementia Advocate, and Activist. Dr. Chan has been involved in various projects concerning providing services and facilities to the Malaysian elderly. She initiated a local support group called Living Beyond Dementia for people living with dementia and their loved ones and care partners.

Learn:

1. How a good friend's dementia diagnosis developed a deep passion for Dr. Chan to improve dementia care.
2. How the Bio-Medical approach to dementia can harm people looking for help.
3. The impact of changing societal beliefs and stomping out stigmas.
4. The power of religious beliefs and how they impact healing.
5. How and where to connect people to services, products, and tools.
6. Why it is important to change our words to be more respectful to those living with dementia.
7. The need for counselors and navigators as well as respite care.
8. What is a Pop Up Café?
9. How do we improve staff ratios and training?

 

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Contact Dr. Cecilia Chan

Email  [email protected]

Phone  0134384388

Blog  http//ceciliacwm.wordpress.com 

Instagram   @cejosh

FaceBook   @Cecilia Chan

YouTube  @ceciliachan554

 

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