Positive Ageing - Pulmonary Diseases and Doula Care
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Description
Emphysema, bronchitis and asthma
1.30 - 2.30pm at Armadale Library
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for respiratory diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma.
A Lung Foundation Australia presentation will be delivered by a representative of Juniper Community, explaining what COPD is, the symptoms and some tips to manage these health conditions.
Doula Care
3 - 4pm at Armadale Library
Nicolette Smith from The End of Life Care will discuss what a Doula is and support services available for carers and people who are in a major life transition such as major surgery, illness or a life limiting scenario.
Nicolette will inform you about planning tools available such as wills, advanced health care planning, funeral options and much more.