WISCONSIN
PWSA of WI, Inc.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, Inc.
Wisconsin
Connection Newsletter
Events and Training
Upcoming Training Sessions on Prader-Willi Syndrome
Sessions conducted by Barb Dorn, RN
Place: Waisman Center Outreach Office on 122 E. Olin Ave. Ste 100 (All Classes Are Held Here)Registration: Contact Waisman Center Outreach office 265-9440 Ext 440
Wednesday January 23, 2008
12-2pm
An Overview of Prader-Willi Syndrome
Wednesday February 13, 2008
10-12 noon
Health and Wellness and the Person w/ PWS
** The above classes are designed for parents, caregivers, case managers, educators or anyone who wants to learn more about Prader-Willi syndrome.
Wednesday April 2nd and 9th, 2008
6-7pm
Staying Fit - What You Can Do (Health Education Classes for Teens and Adults with PWS)
This is a 2-part series
where persons with PWS learn about their bodies and what they can do to
stay healthy. Each class is 1 hour long. 30 minutes is devoted to
interactive learning and 30 minutes is filled with "Staying Healthy
BINGO" with health related prizes. Please feel free to obtain consent
from guardians if desired.
Topics Include:
1. A Brief Overview of PWS
2. Things About PWS that Affect Your Health ... And What You Can
Do
CLASS 1
A. Your Temperature Control Center May Not Work Correctly
B. Overeating Can Cause Stomach Illness
C. Things Don't Hurt You Very Much
D. Some People Pick at Their Skin
CLASS 2
A. Sun Sensitivity
B. Tooth and Dental Care
C. Bone Safety and Care
D. Controlling Your Feelings
E. Fluids - How Much is Good?
F. Breathing Problems - Preventing Lung Infections and
Sleep Apnea