![Text Box: The Post Polio Support Group of Maine is a private, non-profit 501 [c] (3) organization. We offer the latest information on the late effects of polio to more than seven hundred polio survivors, their families, and health care providers throughout Northern New England and parts of Canada. Support for our work comes from donations from the public and from a grant furnished by the Pine Tree Society. For more information, contact us at:
The Post Polio Support Group of Maine
c/o 674 Hallowell-Litchfield Road
West Gardiner, Maine 04345
Phone: (207) 724-3784
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The Post Polio Support Group of Maine |
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Polio Update |
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Summer 2008 |
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Are breathing or swallowing problems becoming a problem or getting worse? Are you confused about all of the interpretations and changes around the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) or protections under the Maine Human Rights Commission? If so, make plans now to attend our 2008 Annual Conference. Details inside! |
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SPECIAL ANNUAL SEMINAR ISSUE… ...mail in registration form inside |
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Post Polio Syndrome A Survivor’s Guide by Richard A. Shelton Hurrah! Richard Shelton’s book is now available for purchase. He begins by explaining about his own history with polio, but the main thrust of his book covers his efforts in learning how to live his life most effectively while experiencing the many changes due to post polio syndrome. Chapters include such topics as choosing and working with a primary physician, sleep disorders and evaluations, respiratory problems with diagnosis/hardware choices/insurance coverage, mobility and travel, and swallowing issues/treatments. “You must be the ultimate judge when deciding on doing or not doing a task set before you,. I have found that surviving with dignity is possible, even when you have to ask for help.” Richard A. Shelton To purchase a book, go to the website, www.schoolstreetpress.com or call 1-321-284-4361. The price is $25.00. Our Newsletter, Polio Update – In reading a Post-Polio Health Association Member message about newsletters, I found myself questioning our own newsletter’s content. While we try to offer a variety of items to our widespread membership, we want to provide you with the quality and content that is most helpful. Do you find our newsletter informative? Helpful? Worthwhile? Boring? We welcome your comments; you may contact us at the address, phone number or e-mail shown on the front page of this newsletter. |
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PPSGM ANNUAL CONFERENCE Saturday, September 13, 2008, The Calumet Club, Augusta 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Details and Registration form Pages 3-4 |
