Event Date 20 Feb 2019 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Register by 15 Feb 2019 5:00 pm
Location Orange Ex-Services' 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 15 February to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ph. 8877 0999 or Freecall 1800 777 175.

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.

Facilitators

Ruth Yuthok - MND Advisor, MND NSW
Kristina Dodds - Education and Carer Support Coordinator, MND NSW

Guest Speakers

Dr Louis Christie - Palliative Care Service Medical Officer, Western NSW LHD Pall Care Services
Chloe Yarwood - Senior Speech Pathologist, Orange Health Service
Niki Weston - Senior Dietitian, Orange Health Service
Hillary Britton - Senior Occupational Therapist, Orange Health Service
Amber Gunn - Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, Orange Health Service

Program

Tea and coffee on arrival
10am Welcome and introduction to MND NSW - Kristina Dodds and Ruth Yuthok
10.15am Overview of MND and services available - Louis Christie
11am Maintaining communication, managing saliva and swallowing - Chloe Yarwood
11.40am Strategies for maintaining nutrition and MND - Niki Weston
12.10pm LUNCH
1pm Preparing your home - Hillary Britton
2pm How the physiotherapist can help - Amber Gunn
2.30pm Sharing tips for living well - Kristina Dodds and Ruth Yuthok
3pm Close

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Event Date 20 Feb 2019 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Register by 15 Feb 2019 5:00 pm
Location Orange Ex-Services' Club