Huntington disease 101 - From a Clinician’s and Family Member’s Perspective
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Presenters:
Corey Janke, M.Ed, BSW, RSW – Southwestern Ontario Resource Center Director, Huntington Society of Canada
Carol Eckert, Retired from Toronto Board of Education and mother of a son with Huntington's disease in a long term care facility.
Summary:
Within the presentation, the complexities of caring for someone with Huntington disease (HD) will be explored, including a summary of the disease, it’s common symptom presentation and how these symptoms can create care challenges for everyone. Carol will share her personal account of her family's journey coping with HD.
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The brainXchange is a network of people dedicated to improving quality of life and supports for persons with or at risk of having brain-health needs related to dementia, mental health and neurological conditions related to aging or have experienced brain health changes earlier in life that are now more complex with aging.