Symposium Introduction

Regional Adaptations of the WHO iSupport Manual for Dementia Care: Bridging Cultural and Practical Gaps

10:30-12:00 26th October


Chair

DY Suharya (ADI APRO)

Organizers

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI)
The ADI Asia Pacific Regional Office (ADI APRO)

Presentations

10:30-10:45
From Translation to Implementation: Improving Dementia Care in the Philippines with iSupport
Prof. Veeda Michelle ANLACAN, University of the Philippines Manila

10:45-11:00
Transforming the WHO iSupport dementia manual to an iSupport Virtual Assistant (e-DIVA) in Indonesia
Mr. Kevin Kristian, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia

11:00-11:15
Integrating iSupport in community- based dementia interventions in Sri Lanka
Prof. Shehan WILLIAMS, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka

11:15-11:30
Local practice of disseminating the WHO iSupport online course in China
Ms. Mengmeng XIA, MSW, Peking University Institute of Mental Health (Sixth Hospital)

11:30-12:00
Discussion