Dear Caregivers,
Please be advised that ADFM National Caregivers Support Network has
organized the following two talks for the monthly sharing session in March
2014.
Date: Saturday, 22 March 2014
Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Venue: ADFM PJ Daycare Centre, No.
6 Lorong 11/8E, 46200 Petaling Jaya.
PROGRAM:
1.30pm Taking Attendance
2.00pm Talk “Incontinence in Persons Living with
Dementia” by Dato Dr Selvalingam
Sothilingam, Consultant Urologist, Hospital KL and Tunku Mizan Military Hospital, Sessional
Consultant of Pantai KL Medical Centre
2.45pm Q & A Session
3.15pm Talk “Pelvic Floor Muscle (PFM) Rehabilitation
for Persons with Incontinence” & work out session by Puan Suhaila
Shohaimi, Physiotherapist, PPUKM
4.30pm Refreshment/End
SYNOPSIS:
(1) Incontinence
in Persons Living with Dementia
As dementia progresses into
the middle stage, some people may begin to experience loss of bladder or bowel
control (incontinence). While the nature and severity of incontinence can
vary among individuals, all persons with dementia will experience incontinence
in the late stage of the disease. There are many causes, as well as ways
to help manage incontinence. How you respond can help the person with dementia
retain a sense of dignity.
(2) Pelvic Floor Muscle (PFM) Rehabilitation
for Persons with Incontinence
To increase awareness of
PFM and its function. To educate proper technique of PFM exercise. Strengthening
your pelvic floor muscles will help you actively support your bladder and
bowel, improves bladder and bowel control and can reduce or stop leakage of
urine and bowel motions.
PARTICIPANTS:
Caregivers and their families, Nurses/Carers from Allied Health Sector &
all those who directly or indirectly are involved in the care of persons with
dementia.
Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants from Allied
Health sector.
COMPULSORY PRE-REGISTRATION : First-Come-First-Served Basis:
2. SMS 016 608 2513 indicating full name,
Caregiver (Yes / No), and Tel/mobile
contacts, if you do not have access to email.
Further
information, contact jenny@adfm.org.my or call 016
608 2513 / 03 7931 5850.
From:
National Caregivers Support Network
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