JOIN US ON OCTOBER 5TH FOR LATEST INFO ON POST POLIO SYNDROME AND RELATED TOPICS!

Our theme this year is:
Adaptations—learning how we can adapt personally and with those around us. The morning session begin with a presentation by specialists at the Central Maine Medical Center’s Seton Unit in Waterville. Melissa Rikert and Kim Collette will tall about the facility’s post polio evaluation program. Services include physical and occupational therapies, pain management, massage and ultrasound treatments.
We will see demonstrations of stretching exercises and learn about energy conservation, home  modifications, and other common sense tips on items such as changes in posture and utilization of assistive devices.

Got an idea for a conference speaker or suggestion for newsletter stories? We want to hear from you. Contact any of the Directors listed on page three and give us your thoughts.

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Select the logo above for a printable  registration form. Return with your check by September 21st 2002

 Several companies with products and services for people with disabilities will be on hand with demonstrations.
PPSGM Board members Reggie Arsenault and Connie Tutlis will facilitate a panel discussion, and will invite questions and comments from seminar attendees on topics of interest such as home modifications, surgery and anesthesia, living alone, dealing with government regulations and medical evalua­tions.
Following a baked ham luncheon, Rich­ard J. Parker, PhD, will lead the afternoon session focusing on caregiver/carereceiver relationships. Dr. Parker is a practicing psychologist in Bath. After opening remarks, we will divide into two groups to discuss individual concerns in depth.
A tentative agenda including directions to the seminar site, schedule of events, and a registration form is included inside Polio Update. If it’s missing, or you need more information call us at 724-3784. We hope to see you on October 5th 2002.       INDEX