April 1, 2008 / 7-8pm (FR)
Emerging Issues about ALS: Symptoms, diagnosis, different types of ALS, treatments and research
What is ALS? What are the symptoms of ALS? What treatments and medications are currently available? Doctor Souchon answers your questions.
Hosted by : ALS Society of Quebec
Special guest speaker: Frédérique Souchon, Neurologist and Electrophysiologist

April 15, 2008 / 7 - 8 pm (FR)
Grieving for Someone with MS
Special guest speaker: Monique Devine, Psychologist
The progression of MS can mean many stages of grieving-how to maintain a spirit of hope during difficult times?
Hosted by: The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada- Quebec Division

April 15, 2008 / 7 - 8 pm (FR)
Sexuality and Adolescence
Special Guest Speaker: Pascale Rousseau, Sexologist
How do parents living with a neuromuscular disorder respond to questions around sexuality raised by their teenagers? Pascale Rousseau, Sexologist and Director of Services at the Muscular Dystrophy Society will respond to your questions regarding intimacy, sexuality and the sexual development of your teenagers.
Hosted by: Muscular Dystrophy Canada-Quebec Division

April 21, 2008 / 3-4 pm (FR)
Solitude in Later Life and the Importance of the Family
Everyday, thousands of older adults face challenges, fears and joys in silence. Weather healthy or facing a health problem, they merit being surrounded by people who love and respect them. They need to feel secure, listened to, respected, and especially, loved. Let’s break their isolation! This workshop will review how older adults can engage in activities that validate their strengths, tap into their interests and create feelings of wellness.
Presenter: Mary-Lyne Fournier, Counselor, Alzheimer Society of Outaouais québécois
Hosted by: The Alzheimer Society of Outaouais québécois