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Supporting Dementia in the Workplace

Mental Health
130 1hr
May 18, 2022

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This session will Introduce issues relating to developing dementia whilst working, especially people who are younger. It will include a discussion on the challenges and implications for individuals of gaining a diagnosis, negotiating accommodations, and relationships with co-workers. Additionally, it will address the challenges and implications for employers to support and accommodate individuals with dementia.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the definition of young onset dementia
Become aware of some of the challenges of dementia in the workplace
Learn about potential accommodations for dementia in the workplace

Speakers

Arlene Astell
Arlene Astell is Director of the Dementia Aging and Technology Engagement lab at University Health Network, Toronto and Professor of Neurocognitive Disorders at the University of Reading, UK. She is also Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Occupational Sciences & Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. Arlene has been co-producing technology for people to live and age well, especially individuals living with dementia, for over 20 years. She is currently engaged in multiple national and international projects and leads the Staying Connected Challenge Area of AGE-WELL, Canada’s aging and technology network. Arlene is a previous chair of the Alzheimer’s Association Technology Professional Interest Area (PIA) and is working on several projects looking at young onset dementia in the workplace. She has authored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications plus contributions to professional and practice journals, and a 2019 book on everyday technology in dementia care.

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