2009-2010 Meeting Schedule
Location:
Fern Hill Medical Campus
Wellness Resource Classroom – Building B
915 Old Fern Hill Road
West Chester, PA 19380
Dates: (New day - Thursdays!)
10/7/10
11/4/10
West Chester, Small Group Meetings
In November 2007, the Macula Vision Research Foundation (MVRF) and Chester County Eye Care teamed up to conduct a small group support meeting in West Chester. This session, 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.
The small group support session was held at the Fern Hill Medical Campus.