Motor Neurone Education and Information Day's

The Motor neurone Diseaese Association of NSW have organised 2 really exciting education and information day's on the 13th and 14th October 2009 planned at the Orange Ex- Services Club, 241 Anson st, Orange

The Information Day: On 13th October; for people with MND and their families has been organised as part of our current focus on providing special educational programs for people with MND, and their carers living in regional NSW.

What you will learn:

By the end of the day you will know more
about:

• motor neurone disease
• the role of Community Options Projects and
the MND NSW Family Support Service
• how to access important support services
and benefits
• specialised equipment to help maintain
independence and care at home
• breathing difficulties in MND and how these
can be managed
• gentle massage and its benefits
•
You will also have the opportunity to:
• ask questions
• share ideas and experiences with others in a
similar situation

MND Directions in Care: has been organised as part of our current focus on providing special educational programs for health and community care professionals in regional NSW.

What you will learn:

By the end of the day you will know more
about:

• MND and recent trends in MND research
• breathing difficulties in MND and how these
are managed
• the role of MND NSW Family Support Service
• specialised equipment to help maintain
independence and care at home
• palliative care and its role in supporting
people with MND
• Community Options Services and
coordination of care for people with MND
• managing speech and swallowing difficulties
in MND

There is no charge for you to attend these program but to reserve your place you will need to to register.

For further information about the program please contact:

Jenny Judd, Regional Advisor
or Gina Svolos, Manager, Family Support
MND NSW.

Phone 1800 777 175 or 8877 0999
jennyj@mndnsw.asn.au
ginas@mndnsw.asn.au