With the aim of sensitizing and informing the population about the dangers of Acquired Brain Damage on the day of its worldwide commemoration, the Hospital de la Pedrera has organized a special day this Wednesday 26 of October in its facilities.
From the 9: 00 and up to the 13: 00 hours the citizens who come may be subject to several free tests such as blood pressure measurement, glycemia, calculation of the Body Mass Index, as well as a series of tests and tests that will allow to determine their cognitive performance There will also be an information table on the DCA and family care, distribution of brochures and guides.
To this day is added the realization of a practical training workshop for volunteers and associations that collaborate daily with this type of patients. These workshops are free and will be held on 8, 9 and 10 in November, with prior registration required.
Activities around the World Day of Acquired Brain Injury will end November's 12 with the holding of the forum Acquired brain damage from a global perspective: a shared challenge, To be held at the Dénia Social Center with the aim of becoming a meeting point and exchange of experiences in which the attention to the DCA is addressed from an integral perspective (socio-health, community, educational, personal, family and work) , With the common objective of analyzing the pending challenges for an effective incorporation of people who have suffered an ACD in their usual environment.
