“Rheumatological diseases affect more and more people. Among them, arthritis is increasingly common and presents many different pathological variations. Affected people and their caregivers may find themselves helpless in the face of these diseases that are still too little known,” indicates the French Association of Polyarthritics and Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatism (AFPric) which is organizing, on Saturday October 19, the 24th edition of the polyarthritis fair. in Quimper. A lounge open to all.
Allow patients to take part in their care
“The PolyArthritis Salon is a place of exchange and dialogue allowing patients, their loved ones, caregivers but also health actors in the region to exchange and share their knowledge and experiences with the aim of enabling sick people to be active in their care and to live better with the disease,” underline the organizers, in conjunction with Quimper Bretagne Occidentale (QBO) and the City of Quimper. And added: “It helps to disseminate messages and actions for prevention and promotion of health among the population and to reduce taboos and preconceived ideas about certain behaviors. It is thus part of the approach of the Local Health Contract ( CLS) of Cornwall.
Workshops, exhibitions, conferences
During this day of October 19, visitors will be able to participate in conferences led by rheumatologists and health professionals, question-and-answer sessions as well as workshops in small groups in order to obtain advice and tips that can help on a daily basis. patients and their loved ones. At the show, which will take place in the Dan Ar Braz space, there will also be an exhibition and information space in order to interact with professionals or with other patients and to meet associations. “This event intends to offer a real moment of meetings and sharing of experiences between patients, relatives, caregivers and professionals, with a focus on invisible disability,” continue the organizers.
Practical
The 24th edition of the polyarthritis fair, Saturday October 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Dan Ar Braz space, in Quimper.
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