| | | NHF12-216 | | Unexpected Highs: A New World in Street Drugs Speakers: Paula Lipton, LCSW; Lance Rice; Moderator: Colleen Joiner, LMSW This session focuses on education and information about illicit and “street” drugs that are commonly abused. We discuss the different names, types and components of “street” drugs and illicit drugs. Drug side effects and possible symptoms or warning signs of abuse are elaborated on. Learn about how common household items and normally prescribed drugs are being abused by both youth and adults today. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $12.00 | | $12.00 | |
| | | NHF12-115 | | Aging & Hemophilia: Embracing Your Inner Geezer This session focuses on health issues that affect older hemophilia patients and the evolving nature of comprehensive care. We discuss cardiovascular disease; rheumatological diseases such as gout, arthritis and bone disease; cancer screenings; and orthopedic referrals. Learn the symptoms of age-associated health conditions and how you can coordinate with your HTC and other providers to get the resources you need. | | MP3 | | $10.00 | | $10.00 | |
| | | NHF12-117 | | Do I Have to Be on the Team? Benefits and Challenges of Sports Participation Speakers: Jeffrey Kallberg, PT This session is geared toward families of children with bleeding disorders and teens who have either chosen to participate in sports or who have chosen a different interest, such as music or art. We discuss the physical pros and cons of sports and the psychological pros and cons of belonging to a team, including choosing not to participate. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $12.00 | | $12.00 | |
| | | NHF12-006 | | Piercing, Tattoos & Gages, Oh My!: Pros and Cons of Body Art Speakers: Jennifer Maahs, PNP; Tonya Hegwood, LCSW Piercings, tattoos and gages are often seen as a means of self-expression by many adolescents and young adults, even those with a bleeding disorder. While having a bleeding disorder doesn’t prevent a person from obtaining piercings, tattoos or gages, it does add to the list of considerations to be made prior to making a decision about body art. During this session we focus on safety concerns and precautions, and how peer pressure is related. We learn how to address psychosocial issues common in the adolescent/young adult age group and intervention techniques. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $12.00 | | $12.00 | |
