ACONS members came out despite the torrential rains to learn about MDS this week. Sandy Kurtin is a speaker that ACONS has brought in several times from Tucson, Arizona. The program addressed the pathophysiology, diagnosis and prognosis of MDS and presented several treatment approaches, along with side effects and patient care priorities. One practical tip Sandy provided, is that patients should exercise the specific muscles that are needed to perform ADL's such as getting dressed in the morning or brushing their teeth. She suggests that patients get a $6.95 large rubber band at WalMart or Target to do the exercices rather than spend lots of money on gym memberships.
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