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Rethinking dementia to improve experiences for everyone
Manage episode 454166366 series 5409
As the population ages it’s estimated the number of people living with dementia will almost double by 2054.
While scientific advances could change that, one expert believes a single-minded focus on finding a cure could be distracting from improving the lives of people with dementia now.
Dr Michael Chapman argues a dementia diagnosis can be an opportunity for learning and hope – for sufferers and their loved ones.
Guest/s
- Dr Michael Chapman, director of palliative care at Canberra Hospital, head of palliative care research at Canberra Health Services
1448 episodes
Manage episode 454166366 series 5409
As the population ages it’s estimated the number of people living with dementia will almost double by 2054.
While scientific advances could change that, one expert believes a single-minded focus on finding a cure could be distracting from improving the lives of people with dementia now.
Dr Michael Chapman argues a dementia diagnosis can be an opportunity for learning and hope – for sufferers and their loved ones.
Guest/s
- Dr Michael Chapman, director of palliative care at Canberra Hospital, head of palliative care research at Canberra Health Services
1448 episodes
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