2014 Lupus Education Teleconference Series
Date and time
Location
Teleconference
Call-in info will be provided week of the teleconferenceDescription
Lupus and the Skin
July 9, 2014
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
Speaker: Dr. Frank Santoro, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Connecticut Health Center
Lupus on the skin can come in multiple forms with the most common findings of butterfly rashes, rashes from sunlight, and discoid lesions (scarring, disfiguring lesions). We will discuss the role of the immune, hormonal and environmental factors in the skin disease of lupus. We will review newer therapies and their efficacy in skin disease. Lastly, we will stress the importance of prevention through use of sunscreens, avoidance of the sun and clothing that blocks ultraviolet light.
Lupus and Depression
August 7, 2014
7:30 pm-8:30 pm EST
Speaker: Beatrice Lazaroff, Ph.D.
Reactions like anger, fear and depression are a normal part of having a chronic illness such as lupus. These emotions are signals from the body and mind that all is not well and that it is time to use your coping skills. When these emotions are dealt with appropriately, they can provide an opportunity to grow and gain new insights into your life.
Nutrition and Rheumatic Diseases
September 4, 2014
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Speaker: Cleveland Clinic
Good nutrition is an important part of an overall treatment plan for lupus. Learn how to create a nutritious, well-balanced, and varied diet that takes into account the profound effects of a network as complex as the immune system.
Lupus and Disability
October 18, 2014
10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Speaker: Lisa Gonzales-Goetz
This educational teleconference will help you navigate the often frustrating issues surrounding disability. You will learn what SSDI/SSI is, the qualifications, how to apply, what you need to know to be prepared and other related topics.
Lupus and Stress
November 13, 2014
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST
Speaker: Cindy Coney
Physical and emotional stresses are among the suspected triggers for a lupus flare. People with lupus should reduce stress to help them cope with lupus and improve their overall well-being.