Dementia Awareness & Advocacy Workshop: Bridging Generations for a Dementia-Friendly Ecosystem
Dementia Awareness & Advocacy Workshop: Bridging Generations for a Dementia-Friendly Ecosystem
Organized by AvantHealth and Monash University Malaysia
Join us for an inspiring workshop designed to spark dialogue, raise awareness, and build connections across generations. This event brings together students, executives, academics, NGOs, and MindSpark participants to create a dementia-friendly ecosystem through knowledge-sharing and advocacy.
Why join?
Gain insights into dementia awareness and advocacy
Connect with like-minded peers, professionals, and changemakers
Earn a Certificate of Participation to recognize your involvement
Be part of the movement — together, we can bridge generations and make a difference!
PROGRAM
DEMENTIA: DO YOU KNOW IT WELL?
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dementia: Introduction, Separating Fact from Fiction
Speaker: Prof Tan Maw Pin, University of Malaya
12:00 - 12:30 PM Interactive session 1: Risk Factor Management & Brain-Healthy Habits for Life
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch Break
COMMUNICATION: THE KEY DRIVER TO UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTION
1:30 - 2:30 PM The Ripple Effect: How YOU Can Make a Difference in Your Family
Speaker: Ms Sangeeta Rao (Hospital Permai), Ms Tay Chia Yi
2:30 - 3:00 PM Interactive Session 2: Communication & Advocacy: How to Talk to Your Family About Dementia
EMPATHY: THE CORE OF AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY FOR DEMENTIA
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Understanding the Personal Impact: Stories and Insights
Speakers: Ms Jenny Lim (ADFM), Patient
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Dementia-inclusive living and Innovations
Speakers: Jocelyn Tay (Care-Concierge), Dinnee Kong (Genting Dementia Care)
4:30 - 5:00 PM: Tea break and Survey