The Midlands offices of Epilepsy Ireland, the Migraine Association of Ireland, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland have announced details of a week-long series of seminars to support people who are living with neurological conditions, their families, friends and carers.
The series of events coincides with Brain Awareness Week which takes place from March 15th – 21st 2021. Brain Awareness Week is a national campaign aimed at promoting greater awareness and understanding of the brain and brain conditions, the 800,000 people living with a neurological condition in Ireland today, and the specialist services that support them.
To mark the week, the local Midlands officers of each organisation – Cliona Molloy (Epilepsy Ireland), Sadhbh Armstrong (Migraine Association of Ireland), Martin Nunan (Acquired Brain Injury Ireland) and Mary Leonard (Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland) – have come together to programme a wide range of talks and seminars presented by some of the country’s leading experts in areas such as mental health, physical therapy and psychology.
The seminars will all take place remotely online or by Zoom and they are free to attend, though advanced registration is essential.
Speaking on the behalf of the group, Cliona Molloy explained the rationale behind the event
“Throughout the pandemic, all our organisations have continued to support people with neurological conditions across the country. We know these are challenging times and that stresses and anxieties are at an all-time high amongst the general public – but this is particularly so amongst those living with long-term health conditions.
“Our series of seminars throughout Brain Awareness week will feature presentations from leading experts on a number of different subjects such as managing emotional wellbeing and stress; developing diet & exercise routines; and how a person can take control in the management of their own condition. All of the events, when taken as one, are aimed at helping a person build Brain Health while living with a neurological condition.”
“Living with a neurological condition can of course be challenging but often lifestyle changes, routine and habit can be key to better managing a person’s condition”, explained Cliona. “With the series of lockdowns that we have all experienced, for many routine and habit have fallen by the wayside – including for those living with neurological conditions. Our events will aim to reintroduce good habits back into a person’s life in order to help them better manage their condition in these difficult times.
“As a combined team, we are immensely proud to offer such a wide-ranging series of online events with the highest calibre of experts. We encourage all people living with a neurological condition across the Midlands, families, carers or those working in the field to attend. They are open to all and the events have been specifically designed for a wide audience.”