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LIVING WELL: NEUROPATHY

LIVING WELL: NEUROPATHY
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Neuropathy – also called peripheral neuropathy – is a condition affecting the normal activity of nerves connecting the central nervous system – the brain and spinal cord – to the body. Neuropathy can affect sensory ability, motor skills and more.

Older people are at increased risk with 25% to 30% of Americans affected. Neuropathy occurs in 60% to 70% of people with diabetes.

Common symptoms include: Tingling, numbness (especially hands and feet), pain, burning or the inability to feel pain, pressure, temperature, or touch. Other symptoms include muscle weakness, loss of motor control, difficulty walking, cramps and falling.

Presenter: Ali Habib, M.D.,
Associate Professor and Director, Neurodiagnostic laboratory at the MDA ALS and Neuromuscular Center, Department of Neurology at UCI Health.

Developer: Marj Besemer

Thursday, January 9
1:30 – 3:30 PM

Facilitators:
Carol Lamphier 949-786-8647
calamphier@cox.net

Yves Newmen 949-280-2624
newmen@earthlink.net

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OLLI Course
When Jan 9, 20 to Jan 9, 20;
1 Meetings
Where The Irvine Station

Fall 2019

Date Day Start Time End Time Building
Date1/9/2020 DayThursday Start Time 1:30PM End Time 3:30PM BuildingThe Irvine Station