Educational Events:
Living Well with MS
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2010-2011 Past Educational Events |
Prevention and Treatment of Skin Breakdown:
Taking Care of the Skin You Are I
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Speakers:
Carol Fitz-Gibbon, Registered Nurse
Michelle Walklin, Occupational Therapist, Carefor Health and Community Services
An intact skin protects other organs by maintaining body structure and preventing infections. Persons living with MS can have compromised skin integrity when they spend prolonged periods of time sitting or lying. Good skin care involves many different factors including comfortable seating with even weight distribution. This session provided participants with information on the prevention and care of pressure sores to maintain good health.
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Carol Fitz-Gibbon's - Registered Nurse Presentation - Relieving the Pressure...
Michelle Walklin - Occupational Therapist -
Maintaining Skin Health for Persons with MS...
Fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Speaker: Dr. Lisa Walker
Neuropsychologist, Ottawa Hospital
Joan Heard, PT, The Rehabilitation Centre
Fatigue can take a major toll on functioning, mood, and quality of life. It can severely limit energy and endurance, and may have negative effects on mood and the ability to cope with other MS symptoms. This session provided participants with information on the cognitive and physical affects of MS fatigue.
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March 5, 2012
