If your loved one has dementia, it is important to find the best care provider possible. You should find a qualified doctor who specializes in this area of care. Dr. Mark Buhagiar, Dr. Andrew Dawson, Dr. Martin Kennedy, and Dr. Matra Robertson are all well-regarded and experienced clinicians in this field. These doctors are highly-trained and have many years of experience in the field.
Dr Mark Buhagiar
Dr Mark Buhagiar, Director of Dementia Care Sydney, believes that his patients’ prolonged stay in the apartment where they were living has slowed down their recovery. In fact, urine tests showed unusually high levels of toxins. The doctors said the toxins in her body were causing her symptoms. She has been diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, or CIR-S, which can affect brain function. Other experts suggest that she may have respiratory problems caused by exposure. In fact, as much as 25 percent of the population carries a genetic predisposition to mould illness, he says.
While there are a number of ways to improve the quality of care for people living with dementia, one important way to do so is by involving volunteers in the care of a patient. By doing so, caregivers can learn how to support their loved one. Dr Mark Buhagiar and his team hope to increase the level of care provided to those in their care. These programs are part of a wider initiative to help people live as long as possible and to make their loved ones feel comfortable and at home.
Dr Andrew Dawson
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing problem and a global challenge that requires collaboration, innovation and interdisciplinary thinking. With no cure and no effective medical treatment, the challenge becomes more urgent for social and psychological health. Dementia care is critical for people with dementia and their families. Dr Andrew Dawson at Dementia Care Sydney is a specialist in this field. He has over 20 years of experience.
Dissanayaka’s leadership of the Australian Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration and the co-chair of the Australian Dementia Network Accelerator group have garnered international recognition. He also serves as an Executive Board member of the International Indigenous Dementia Research Network. He is a member of the Australian Cognitive Neurosciences Society and has reviewed more than twenty journal manuscripts.
Dr Martin Kennedy
Dr Martin Kennedy is a board-certified physician and staff grouphomes.com.au specialist in palliative medicine with Hammond Care. He also holds appointments at Sydney, NSW, and Macquarie Universities. He has over 25 years’ experience working in acute care and specialist subacute care, including rehabilitation units. He has a passion for providing compassionate care to patients and loves travelling with them to visit their family. His passion for caring for patients extends beyond his career, too.
In addition to his medical background, Dr. Kennedy is also an experienced advocate of subacute care. He has extensive experience working with older adults, including Aboriginal and Pacific Islander people. He has a passion for research on the role of caregivers, and is also a contributor to several publications and podcasts. His wife Anne is a specialist nurse and midwife, and hopes to volunteer with him in the Solomon Islands for the next decade.
Dr Matra Robertson
Dr Matra Robertson is the director of Dementia Care Sydney, a specialist aged care facility. Dr Robertson has extensive experience in assisting people with memory impairments with their daily living activities. She holds a number of teaching and research roles at the University of Sydney and has lectured and supervised postgraduate medical students. In 2013, Dr Robertson served on the Australian Senate’s inquiry into dementia and ageing.
She is also a senior lecturer in allied health and teaches undergraduate students and postgraduate students. She also lectures to GPs and RACP advanced trainees. Dr Robertson is passionate about end-of-life care and is passionate about teaching others. She also teaches Bachelor of Nursing students and supervises post-graduate students in health sciences. She has published more than 20 journal articles and book chapters.