Living well with MND - Newcastle
| Event Date | 11 Apr 2019 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) |
| Register by | 5 Apr 2019 5:00 pm |
| Location | Charlestown Bowling Club |
Living Well with MND is an informative day for people living with motor neurone disease, their families and friends. It will provide a range of strategies to live well with MND and to maintain independence.
It will provide the opportunity for you to have your questions answered by a range of health professionals with expertise in MND and to meet others who understand what it is like to live with MND. There is no charge for you to attend this program but you will need to reserve your place.
RSVP by 5 April to
By the end of the day you will know more about:
- motor neurone disease
- improving the home environment
- living independently at home
- eating well with MND
- equipment that can assist
- communication and MND
- strategies for symptom management
- how to manage breathlessness and fatigue
- finding services and support.
You will also have the opportunity to:
- have your questions answered by a range of local health professionals with expertise in MND
- meet others who understand what it is like to live with MND.
Guest Speakers
David Williams - Director of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital
Amanda Masterton - Speech Pathologist, Newcastle Consultant Speech Pathologists
Susan Harrison - Dietitian, Hunter New England Health
Alicia Harris - Occupational Therapist, AJ Occupational Therapy Services
Lynette Campbell - Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Calvary Mater Newcastle
Nick Yates - Respiratory Failure Nurse Practitioner, John Hunter Hospital
Facilitators
Lauren Maxwell - MND Advisor, MND NSW
Eileen O’Loghlen - Team Leader and MND Advisor, MND NSW
Kristina Dodds - Education and Carer Support Coordinator, MND NSW
Program
| 9:45am | Tea and coffee on arrival |
| 10 | Welcome and introduction to MND NSW |
| 10.15 | Overview of MND and interventions that can help - David W |
| 11 | Maintaining communication, managing saliva and swallowing- Amanda M |
| 11.30 | Strategies for maintaining nutrition and MND - Susan H |
| 12pm | Lunch |
| 12.45 | Physical management of MND and maintaining independence - Alicia H |
| 1.30 | Making the most of every day - Lynette C |
| 2 | Respiratory matters - Nick Y |
| 2.30 | Sharing tips for living well - it takes a team - Kristina and Lauren |
| 3pm | Close |
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| Event Date | 11 Apr 2019 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) |
| Register by | 5 Apr 2019 5:00 pm |
| Location | Charlestown Bowling Club |