Sarasota, FL - Saturday, March 28, 2015

[ANA Forum Admin]

SARASOTA, FLORIDA
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Please plan to join us at the next meeting of your local Acoustic Neuroma Support Group.
We welcome you to learn about the latest treatment options, to network with other acoustic neuroma patients and find encouragement and support.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 28, 2015
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION:
Fruitville Public Library - Meeting Room
100 Coburn Road
Sarasota, FL 34240

TOPICS:
Hearing Rehabilitation Following Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Presented by Jack J. Wazen, MD, Chairman, Division of Otolaryngology, Sarasota Memorial Hospital,
Co-Director, Skull Base Surgery Center, Vice President and Director of Research, Silverstein Instiutue Ear Research Foundation
The Yale University Acoustic Neuroma Study
There will be an opportunity to participate after the presentation.
Please click the following link for eligibility criteria and participation requirements.
http://anausa.org/resources/patient-surveys/2007-2008-survey-results1/doc_download/289-yale-study-sg-instructions.pdf
Caring and Sharing

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO RSVP, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADER/FACILITATOR:
Kim Simington, Local Support Group Leader/Facilitator
The meeting will be facilitated by Kim Simington, an acoustic neuroma post-treatment patient.

Who should attend?  Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

Benefits of attending a local support group include communicating in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment with others who have shared a common acoustic neuroma experience; sharing information on dealing with specific problems, overcoming handicaps and reassuring others that better times lie ahead; educating and informing each other about the latest acoustic neuroma topics of interest; and providing emotional support to all patients, both pre- and post-treatment. This helps in reducing the isolation and loneliness that many acoustic neuroma patients feel.