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Navigating Empowerment & Disempowerment In Gerontological Care: Perspectives From Patients, Caregivers & Clinicians

21 Aug 2026

Navigating Empowerment & Disempowerment In Gerontological Care: Perspectives From Patients, Caregivers & Clinicians

  • From : Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00 AM
  • To : Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30 PM
  • At : Online, Webinar
  • Event type : Capacity Building
  • Organisation : Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia (GANA) &ย Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG)
  • Venue : Online

Event Detail

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๐Ÿ“… Friday, 21 August September 2026
๐Ÿ• 11:00am - 12:30pm AEST
๐Ÿ“ Online

Overview

Disempowerment in Older Adults with Chronic Illness:
Clarifying the Concept and Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions (Ms Jodie Tse)

Empowerment through Evidence: Strengthening Nurses’ Confidence and
Competence in Wound Management (Ms Kathy Puyk)

Empowering Family Caregivers in Dementia Communication:
Building Confidence, Connection, and Person-Centred Care (Dr Daphne Cheung)

What’s Covered

Register for this webinar to:

  • Understand disempowerment as a holistic illness experience, with Ms Jodie Tse offering conceptual clarity and lived insights from older adults with chronic illness - essential for advancing person-centred gerontological care.
  • Strengthen clinical confidence in wound management, as Ms Kathy Puyk presents evidence-based strategies, international guidelines, and practical assessment tools that empower nurses to deliver safer, more effective care.
  • Enhance communication in dementia care, with Dr Daphne Cheung demonstrating how caregiver emotions shape interactions and how person-centred approaches can reduce distress and build meaningful connection. 

Who should attend

CHSP Providers

Cost

Free

Presented by

Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia (GANA) & Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG)

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