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Support for Those Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the past 5 years? A Parkinson’s Victoria Recently Diagnosed Seminar in Traralgon on Thursday 18 July is designed to help you better understand and manage your condition.
With more than 27,000 people living with Parkinson’s in Victoria alone, it is critical for people living with the condition to receive support and information.
The Latrobe Valley Recently Diagnosed Seminar will provide people diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the last five years, and their families, with vital information about living with the complex, progressive neurological condition.
"Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s is a life-changing experience," says Victor McConvey, Parkinson’s Victoria Clinical Nurse Consultant and speaker at the Recently Diagnosed Seminar.
Victor will provide practical tips for managing Parkinson’s, including options for treatment and medication and how to access local services.
"Individual reactions to diagnosis can be as varied as the symptoms of the condition. There is no blueprint for how to deal with the changes and adjustments that come with living with a chronic health condition," he said.
The Recently Diagnosed Seminar will provide an opportunity for people living with Parkinson’s to have their questions answered by the experts and find out what services are available to them. It is also a great way to meet others who share similar experiences, situations and challenges.
"We know that conditions like Parkinson’s can be isolating. No one should have to face Parkinson’s alone. That’s why seminars like these are so important," Victor said.
Seminar details:
Thursday 18 July
10am – 2pm
Latrobe Regional Hospital
10 Village Avenue, Traralgon
Attendance complimentary for Parkinson’s Victoria members (plus one accompanying guest) or $20 per person for non-members.
For more information and to register for the event visit www.parkinsonsvic.org.au/events or call 8809 0400.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: support@gippsland.com
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