Living well with MND - Berry
| Event Date | 24 Sep 2019 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) |
| Register by | 20 Sep 2019 5:00 pm |
| Location | St Patrick's Hall - Berry |
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 20 September 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.
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Guest Speakers
Geoffrey Murray - Divisional Director, Rehabilitation Medicine, Illawarra and Shoalhaven
Ellen Crookes - Speech Pathologist, Port Kembla Hospital
Jessica Mitchell - Dietitian, Port Kembla Hospital
Helen McMullen - Occupational Therapist, David Berry Hospital
Anna Fulford - Senior Physiotherapist, Port Kembla Hospital
Laura Pearce - Staff Specialist, Palliative Care, David Berry Hospital
Facilitators
Ana Petrovic - MND Advisor, MND NSW
Kristina Dodds - Education and Carer Support Coordinator, MND NSW
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9.30am |
REGISTRATION Tea and coffee on arrival |
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10.00 |
Welcome and introduction to MND NSW |
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10.15 |
Overview of MND and interventions that can help - Geoffrey M |
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11.00 |
Maintaining communication, managing saliva and swallowing - Ellen C |
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11.30 |
Strategies for maintaining nutrition and MND - Jessica M |
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12pm |
LUNCH |
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12.45 |
Physical management of MND and maintaining independence - Helen M |
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1.30 |
Respiratory matters - Anna F |
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2.00 |
Making the most of every day - Laura P |
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2.30 |
Sharing tips for living well - it takes a team - Kristina and Ana |
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3.00 |
Close |
| Event Date | 24 Sep 2019 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) |
| Register by | 20 Sep 2019 5:00 pm |
| Location | St Patrick's Hall - Berry |