Southern Cross Care spent the weekend at the Care and Ageing Expo held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The expo was a showcase of products, services, technology, information and education and provided an opportunity for people to have an informed choice about aged care. With a focus on innovation, there were over 80 exhibitors on show and 26 presentations from industry leaders.
Southern Cross Care stalls at the 2018 Care & Ageing Expo
Southern Cross Care’s Dementia Services Manager, Rejane Le Grange drew a big crowd when she talked about Living with Dementia and the impact environmental factors play in the development of Dementia.
Rejane Le Grange talks about Living with Dementia
The Hon Ken Wyatt AM, Federal Minister for Aged Care attended the expo on Saturday and we were honoured to be able to celebrate his birthday with him. In keeping with the celebrations, Minister Wyatt also announced $5.3 million for a pilot project to improve care for people with Dementia, with an emphasis on innovative technologies.
Minister Wyatt announced $5.3million for people living with Dementia.
If you didn’t get an opportunity to talk to us at the expo and would like more information on our services call 1300 669 189 or visit southerncrosscarewa.org.au.
