Dr. Charlotte H. Stephens

Associate Professor in the Hunt School of Nursing

Dr. Charlotte H. Stephens Presents at International Dementia Conference in Australia

Dr. Charlotte H. Stephens, associate professor in the Hunt School of Nursing and a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner presented at the International Dementia Conference sponsored by Hammond Care and held in Sydney, Australia, on Sept. 5-6. Over 2,000 researchers, thought leaders, caregivers and administrators gathered for the event. Over the two days, the lived experience was reviewed for new strategies for care management, emotional support, and disease support. Stephens delivered a concurrent session podium presentation that included her personal story of dementia of a parent, caring for dementia patients and educating their family members, as well as an overview of dementia care in the United States. Panel discussions offered educational and procedural strategies for law enforcement, emergency medical professionals, and emergency departments to de-escalate agitation and partner with caregivers in times of challenges. Researchers from the United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland presented their work on dementia care support and education. The overarching theme was the need for early diagnosis and education of patients and caregivers.