Education sessions on Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease and other conditions with Parkinsonism are common neurological conditions that affect more than 50,000 people in Belgium. The disease can manifest in a variety of ways, such as mobility issues (shaking, muscle stiffness, etcetera), cognitive problems or problems with going to the toilet, sleeping, swallowing, speaking, etcetera.
Experts at Maria Middelares General Hospital are ready to answer the many questions that will arise. A variety of subjects will be discussed in several free information sessions. The information session are held on an annual basis. You can choose for yourself which information session(s) you want to attend. Registration is required.
TARGET GROUP
The target group for these information sessions is patientsand their carersor immediate family.
TIME
From 2pm to 4pm. The doors open from 1.30pm.
LOCATION
Maria Middelares General Hospital - Kapittelzaal, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000 Ghent
This is not in the hospital building. Follow the signs on our site to the Klooster Building (number 1 on the map below).
Scroll down to view the programme and to register.
CONTACT
communicatie@azmmsj.be or +32 (0)9 246 28 60
Programme
Click on the title to register.
| 13/01/2023 | Cognition and communication Riet De Paermentier, speech therapist |
| 10/02/2023 | Movement and nursing tips Silke Cocquyt, physical therapist Ellen Van Isacker, neurology nurse |
| 10/03/2023 | Dietary and swallowing issues Riet De Paermentier, speech therapist and Josephine Taquet, dietitian |
| 09/06/2023 | (Daily) life: information about assistive equipment, services, subsidies and tips & tricks Dévine Sys, occupational therapist Maaike Verplancke, social worker What can the Flemish Parkinson's League offer patients and caregivers? Volunteer Flemish Parkinson's League |
| 15/06/2023 | Psychological and sexual change Ulrike De Taeye, psychologist |