This year’s program brought together researchers, practitioners, and people with lived experience to explore how reablement can support cognitive health and everyday independence, with practical, evidence-informed approaches you can use across community and aged care settings.
Whether you joined us live or you’re watching for the first time, these session videos are designed to help you:
- Build confidence applying reablement principles in your work.
- Take away practical strategies that support cognitive health through reablement.
- Use tools and ideas that can be applied immediately in community and aged care settings.
- Strengthen your understanding of how reablement supports independence and quality of life.
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Reablement to support people living with cognitive change and dementia
Dr Claire O’Connor explores how reablement principles can support people living with cognitive change and dementia, particularly in the early stages. You’ll gain clarity on maintaining capability, adapting support, and focusing on what people can do as cognition changes.
Everyday reablement for people with mild cognitive impairment
This practical session looks at how everyday routines, meaningful activities, and social connections can support people with mild cognitive impairment. Professor Lee‑Fay Low shares evidence‑based insights you can apply immediately to help people stay engaged and independent.
Mind and movement: Practical strategies for working with older adults with cognitive decline
Dr Elissa Burton demonstrates how physical activity and cognitive engagement work together to support well-being. Learn practical, movement‑based strategies that can improve balance, confidence, and participation for people experiencing cognitive decline.
Stop managing behaviour. Start managing the brain
Daniela Russo challenges traditional “behaviour management” approaches and reframes behaviour as communication. This session helps you better understand what’s happening in the brain and respond with empathy, curiosity, and practical support strategies.
Brain health, reablement and dementia. What can it look like?
Dr Kaele Stokes explores the connection between brain health, dementia‑inclusive practice, and reablement. This session provides practical examples of how reablement can support quality of life, autonomy, and participation at every stage of cognitive change.
Reablement for people experiencing cognitive change (Panel discussion)
Dr Tim Henwood, Tamara Henwood & Hilary O’Connell
This panel brings reablement into the real world, discussing what it looks like in everyday practice. Speakers share insights on workforce confidence, doing with rather than for, and supporting people to maintain capability even as cognition changes.
Reablement through equitable access
Corina Dutlow shares the story behind Maharlika Lodge™, a culturally specific dementia respite service. This session highlights the importance of equity, cultural safety, and community‑led solutions in supporting people living with dementia and their families.
Low-risk assistive technology for cognition
Tyran Lewis introduces practical, low‑risk assistive devices that can support cognition and everyday independence. Learn how simple tools and environmental cues can make a meaningful difference when selected and applied thoughtfully.
How to improve your mental and social health
Dr Suraj Samtani focuses on the role of mental health and social connection in supporting cognitive health. This session offers practical ideas for reducing loneliness, strengthening participation, and supporting wellbeing alongside reablement approaches.
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