Symposium Introduction


Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST): implementation and recent development among Chinese people living with dementia

08:30-10:00 26th October


Chair

Dr. CHOY Chak Pui Jacky, The University of Hong Kong

Presentations

08:30-08:45Adapting CST in Chinese populations: cultural and implementation considerations

Prof. WONG Hoi Yan Gloria, University of Reading

08:45-09:00 Experiences of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) in mainland China
Dr. ZHANG Haifeng, Peking University Institute of Mental Health (Sixth hospital)

09:00-09:15 What maximizes the benefits of persons with dementia in cognitive stimulation therapy? Constructive engagement matters.
Dr. ZHANG Yan Anna, The University of Hong Kong

09:15-09:30 Spatial is special in dementia? An attempt to combine cognitive stimulation therapy with spatial training
Dr. DAI Ruizhi, Guangzhou University

09:30-09:45 ‘Masking’ the effects? Impact of social distancing on effectiveness of CST
Dr. CHOY Chak Pui Jacky, The University of Hong Kong

09:45-10:00 Discussion