On the occasion of the World Day of Acquired Brain Injury, Hospital Denia La Pedrera has organized a day to raise awareness about the causes of brain damage, how to prevent and how to treat it.
It will be on Saturday October 24 in the Social Center of Denia, and throughout the morning talks by specialists on different aspects related to Acquired Brain Injury will happen. In addition, the hospital staff will test attendees tests to determine their cardiovascular risk: blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and activity promotion and health prevention.
In addition to the lectures, there will be a space for exhibitors and visitors to exchange reliable and quality information more interactive as possible.
Program
11: 00 h .: Opening of the Day by the attending authorities and the director of the Hospital La Pedrera, D. Jaume Morera Guitart.
11: 15 h .: Acquired brain injury: The return home. Gemma Mas Sesé. Neurologist at the Hospital La Pedrera.
11: 30 h .: Care in the patient's home. Mª Angels Mas. Nurse at La Pedrera Hospital.
11: 45 h .: Mobilization and postural care dependent patient. José Leandro Panera. Watchman.
12: 00 h .: Learning to care: advice for the caregiver of patients with DCA. Sara Cholbi. Psychologist at La Pedrera Hospital.
12: 15 h .: Experience a patient with DCA. DCA Patient Association Marina Alta CEREBRUM.