Dr Craig Sinclair
Senior Research Fellow – Neuroscience Research Australia
University of NSW
Dr Craig Sinclair is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales, and Conjoint Senior Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia. His key research interests include advance care planning and supported decision-making, particularly among older adults and people living with dementia. He is currently leading work in supported decision-making within the Australian aged care sector, as well as an NHMRC funded clinical trial of reminiscence based life story work and advance care planning, among older and culturally diverse adults receiving home care services in Australia.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2:50
Panel: Empowering residents in their decision-making
How can providers enable empowered choice and truly person-centred care when cognitive changes, power imbalances, family pressures and concerns about safety make resident decision-making both challenging and at times controversial?
Discover practical ways to uphold resident voice through clear communication, shared decision-making, balancing autonomy and risk with dignity and respect
Moderator: Marie Alfred, General Manager Growth & Innovation National Programs, HammondCare
Craig Gear, Chief Executive Officer, OPAN
Geoff Rowe, Chief Executive Officer, Aged & Disability Advocacy (ADA)
Rachael Wass, Chief Executive Officer, Meaningful Ageing Australia
Dr Craig Sinclair, Senior Research Fellow – Neuroscience Research Australia, University of NSW