Session Title: DEMENTIA :BREAKING BARRIERS Speaker Name(s) DR HANADI KHAMIS AL HAMAD MD ,CABIM ,MSc in Health Care Management Chairperson of Geriatrics and Long Term Care Department HMC -Focal Point For Elderly State of Qatar Asst .Prof.WCM –Qatar Dartmouth CMI Level 1 Certified Coach

Conflict of interest declaration NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST

WHAT IS DEMENTIA ? Dementia is a syndrome due to disease of the brain ,in which there is disturbance Of multiple higher cortical functions including memory ,thinking ,orientation , Comprehension ,calculation ,learning capacity ,language and judgement Usually is of a Progressive nature Although Dementia mainly affects older people ,it is not a normal part of ageing

Common Presentation of Dementia People with dementia can present with problems in -Cognitive Function : Confusion ,Memory ,Problem solving -Emotional Control : Mood swings ,Personality Changes -Behaviour : Wandering ,aggression -Physical Health : Incontinence ,weight Loss -Difficulties in Performing daily activities

DEMENTIA CAUSES

DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS –ICD10 Objective Memory Loss ;Delayed Recall Reduction of at least one additive Cognitive Function (abstract thinking ,attention ,performing dual tasks) Obvious reduction compared to previous level of Functioning No signs of Delirium Reduction of Motivation /Social ability /Emotional Control Symptoms standing for at least 6 Months

DEMENTIA –IMPACT -FAMILY LEVEL One of the Most Concerning Symptom Presentation that carries a major Impact on the Carers are the Behavioral symptoms associated with Dementia Medication –Non Responsive Medication responsive Wandering Hoarding and hiding objects Social Withdrawal Social Inappropriateness Agitation Hallucination Depression Aggression

DEMENTIA WIDER IMPACT Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among Older People Worldwide It is Overwhelming not only for the people who have it ,but also for their carers And families .Physical ,Emotional and Economic Pressures can cause great stress To families and carers and support is required from the health ,social Financial and legal systems WHO 2017

DEMENTIA : THE GLOBAL IMPACT

QATAR JOINS

DEMENTIA –TIME TO BREAK BARRIERS –TO ENHANCE CARE To name few of the barriers that Limits Quality care in Dementia Lack of Prevalence data –Limits funding of Resources –We are overcoming this We recently launched our National Dementia Community Survey Widely held myth that it is normal part of ageing Families seeking help in later stages of the condition Limited support services for carers Limited Understanding of Risks associated with the Condition

In our Todays session –We Focus on 2 Core Barriers and work ways to break it and Enhance Quality of Care

DEMENTIA –ITS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS THANK YOU Thank you