2009-2010 Meeting Schedule

NE Philadelphia (all meetings 10:00 AM to noon)


Location:
Klein Branch Jewish Community Center
10100 Jamison Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116

Dates:
10/13/10

11/09/10

Philadelphia, Small Group Meetings

In November 2007, the Macula Vision Research Foundation (MVRF) and Mid Atlantic Retina teamed up to conduct a series of small group support meetings in the Philadelphia area. These sessions, created for people with or people seeking to learn more about macular degeneration, provided an excellent opportunity for area residents to share information, coping methods and resources with each other.

This two-hour session was focused on the general health aspect of macular degeneration and what can be done to slow the progression of the disease. The feature presentation at each meeting, “Be Health Wise – Helping To Prevent AMD and/or Slow Its Progression” was presented by Susan Harmelin, Licensed Dietician and Nutritionist.

Harmelin reviewed the latest information about how to maintain a lifestyle that promotes not just eye health, but general health as well. She shared the latest research information about preventing macular degeneration and slowing the disease in those that have it. The session closed with a Q&A on the presentation and addressed general macular degeneration questions as well.

Participants were encouraged to share their personal experiences in the course of both presentations, as history has shown us that shared experiences often lead to greater collective learning.

Throughout the month of November, these small group support sessions were held in Center City Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia and Elkins Park.

As well, David Fischer, M.D., Joseph Maguire, M.D. and Sunir Garg, M.D. teamed up with the MVRF to present this same session in nearby Wynnewood, PA, in November.