Dementia is the fastest growing and most expensive diagnosis we are currently facing. 1 in 3 people born today will go on to have a diagnosis of dementia. As occupational therapists, are we living up to our potential for not only arresting the development of dementia, but potentially reversing some of the symptoms? In this presentation, learn how occupational therapists inherently have best skills to be at the forefront for the next wave of dementia diagnosis. Challenge how your day to day practice and assessments can actually have real-world, life changing potential in the battle against dementia.

• See how simple assessments gives insight into cognitive rehab potential. Understand how activities of daily living when in the domain of cognitive decline can be seen as therapeutic interventions. Develop confidence & passion in your role as an OT to arrest the development of Dementia.