"Your involvement not only helps
you, but it also helps move all people
with ostomies toward a better
quality of life."
you, but it also helps move all people
with ostomies toward a better
quality of life."
London & District Ostomy Association (LDOA)
is a volunteer based support group
dedicated to assisting all persons facing life
with intestinal or urinary tract diversions,
including their families and caregivers,
by providing emotional support, education and information
through its visiting program and membership.
LDOA Offers:
ASSISTANCE in the rehabilitation of anyone with an ostomy by pre-operative and post-operative visitation at the request of the physician, enterostomal therapist (ET) or patient. LDOA's members provide information, share experiences and give emotional support.
The visitor is chosen according to the patient's age, gender and type of surgery.
A visit may be arranged by calling LDOA's Visitor Co-Ordinator. We are currently seeking a new Visitor Co-Ordinator as Cathy McParlan is no longer living in the London area. We wish her the best as she settles into her new home in Ottawa, she will be missed here.
EDUCATION to promote better understanding by the general public and families of people with ostomies.
BI-MONTHLY MEETINGS which offer members an opportunity to meet and exchange information and experiences with other persons having an ileostomy, colostomy or urinary diversion. Guest speakers are invited to address the members concerning ostomy-related topics. ET nurses are present at the beginning of each meeting to answer questions. Getting together helps and encourages ostomates to resume their former activities and to continue to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Visitors are always welcome.
**PLEASE NOTE: There are no meetings scheduled for June, July or August
Meetings take place on the third Thursday of every second month.
Our general meeting will commence on Thursday, September 16, 2010*
commencing promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Meetings take place at:
Inspirit Residences
81 Base Line W.
London, ON
Canada
N6J 1V5
Light refreshments provided
As a courtesy to other members & guests,
Please arrive on time and turn your cell phones off during the meetings.
Please arrive on time and turn your cell phones off during the meetings.