On 6th and 8th August 2024, NASAM Petaling Jaya successfully hosted a two-day caregiver training seminar in collaboration with the Centre of Rehabilitation & Special Needs Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kembangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The seminar aimed to equip stroke survivors and their caregivers with essential knowledge and practical skills.

🎓 Key Highlights:

Talks

• Understanding Stroke & Post-Stroke Challenges by AProf Dr Nor Azlin Mohd Nordin, UKM
• NASAM Caregiver Sharing & Support led by Mdm Vanaja and other experienced caregivers (Mdm Fung Poh Chan, Mr Terrance Yeoh & Ms Chun Choy Wan)

Sessions

• Home Exercise Programme (by Mr Ho Wei Sheng | UKM)
• Chair & Return Exercises (by Cik Syafiqah | Physiotherapist, NASAM)
• Tone Release Techniques (by Cik Nur Izyan Mohd Amin | UKM)
• Passive Movements (by Mdm Mahfuzah Ahmad Mokhtar | UKM)
• Transfers & Lifting Techniques (by Dr Noor Hafifi Noorhisham | UKM)

A big thank you to the dedicated lecturers, physiotherapists and participants who made this seminar a great success! Your commitment to better caregiving makes all the difference.

Source:  NASAM | FB @NationalStrokeAssociationMalaysia | 09 August 2024

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