Providing Answers, Support and Hope in Georgia
We have something for everyone at our 2021 virtual Georgia Summit! From nutrition and exercise to kidney involvement and caregivers.
Join the lupus community in Georgia as we come together for an amazing day of education, awareness and camaraderie with breakout sessions on a wide variety of topics.
Opening Session - Let's make lupus visible
We have something for everyone at our 2021 Virtual Georgia Summit! From nutrition and exercise to kidney involvement and caregivers.
Join the lupus community in Georgia as we come together for an amazing day of education, awareness and camaraderie with breakout sessions on a wide variety of topics.
Breakout Sessions
Lupus 101: Understanding Lupus
Learn the basics of lupus, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Whether you are newly diagnosed or simply want to learn more about lupus, this is a great opportunity to expand you understanding of lupus.
Lupus and the Kidneys
An estimated 50% of people living with lupus will develop kidney issues that require medical attention and treatment. Learn more about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options as it relates to kidney involvement.
Caregivers: Someone You Love Has Lupus
When helping a loved one with a chronic condition, you may be so focused on their care that you start neglecting your own health. But ignoring it may lead, over time, to physical problems and caregiver burnout.
Nutrition: Optimizing Your Health
The effective management of food intake and nutrition are both key to good health. Smart nutrition and food choices can help prevent disease. Eating the right foods can help your body cope more successfully with an ongoing illness. Understanding good nutrition and paying attention to what you eat can help you maintain or improve your health.
Lupus and Social Security Disability
Can lupus patients qualify for disability? What is the process to obtain disability? When should I apply? This session will answer these questions and more!
Gentle Yoga
This gentle yoga session with simple stretches to help bring more awareness to your physical body, release any tension or stress and to help create an overall sense of balance and ease. This class is for all levels.
Achieving Financial Freedom: You Can Do It!
Living with lupus can bring many burdens to your daily activities, budget, and more. These burdens can add extra stress. This session will provide resources and answer some of your financial questions about managing lupus.
Resources for Living Well with Lupus
It’s not hard to find ideas about healthy living—on the news, online, and from friends. But does it all make sense for you? And can you do it when you’re living with lupus? We have answers.
Dealing with Depression in Difficult Times
Join us to learn more about depression and lupus, when to seek professional help, and how to recognize and properly treat symptoms.