LUPUS SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATION SUMMARIES

Past symposium presentation summaries are now available. The first two summaries are from the Lupus SK Spring Symposium, April 16, 2011. Watch for more to be added in the future. Thank you to our presenters for allowing Lupus SK to post their information.

Alice Germann - "Heads Up for Healthier Brains"
Alice Germann, Public Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, discussed "Heads Up for Healthier Brains". This presentation was designed to encourage all people to take care of their brains, strive to achieve optimal brain function and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, but the strategies are also helpful in reducing and managing the cognitive difficulties which can occur in lupus.

Dr. Natalie Shiff - "Pain and Stress Management: Day-to-Day Living with Lupus"
Dr. Natalie Shiff, a pediatric rheumatologist in Saskatoon, spoke about "Pain and Stress Management: Day-to-Day Living with Lupus". It is a comprehensive review of the many challenges people with lupus face and offers constructive ways to adapt and live well with lupus. This summary will be available only until the end of March 2012.