AlphaCare Regional Day of Grifols with the SHG Franken on May 11, 2019 in Bamberg
Author
Reiner K. Kersten (Deputy SHG Franken)
Since the founding meeting of the SHG Franken (Self-Help Group Franconia) in February 2017, group leader Sandra Böhmer has organized numerous excellent meetings. She has now succeeded in arranging a meeting with AlphaCare.
The written invitation to the AlphaCare Regional Day in Bamberg, themed "Alpha-1 and Nutrition," took place on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Welcome Congress Hotel Bamberg. Following a brief welcome to those affected by Alpha-1 and their families by Mr. Reiner Kersten, deputy representative of the Franconian Self-Help Group (SHG Franken), Ms. Wiebke Sowen, project manager from Medical Consulting Group, took over the program. Ms. Sowen introduced her colleague, Mr. Burkhard Leise (project assistant), and the speaker, Ms. Amely Brückner (nutritionist).
Ms. Brückner works freelance, among other things as a fitness trainer, instructor and workshop leader for workplace health promotion, nutritional advice and therapy, as well as much more at the Competence Center for Dermatology in Buxtehude / Schleswig-Holstein.
Ms. Brückner's program began with ten tips for a healthy diet at Alpha-1 and focused on the following areas:
„"Nutrition is key", "The building blocks for a healthy diet", "Body weight and energy requirements", "Individual calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI)", "Ideal weight and energy requirements", "Calculation of basal metabolic rate", "Calculation of total energy requirements", "The morning sets the day – A healthy breakfast", "Avoiding the midday slump – A light lunch", "The best is saved for last – A dinner to enjoy".
Specific questions were asked on all these topics, which Ms. Brückner answered competently, comprehensively, professionally, objectively, and clearly. Among those affected by Alpha-1, there was also some lively discussion and an exchange of experiences. Interest in all these topics was very high, and the atmosphere among all those present was relaxed, so much so that no one even noticed that the scheduled time (2:00 p.m.) was exceeded by almost two hours. Preparing delicious, colorful vegan wraps and enjoying a midday snack rounded off the day.
Mr. Kersten reiterated the urgent need to submit the data protection declaration.
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Brückner and the AlphaCare team for the truly successful and informative event.
Reiner K. Kersten (Deputy SHG Franken), as published in Alpha1 Journal 1-2019.
The AlphaCare Regional Days are a collaboration between Alpha1 Germany e.V. and Grifols Germany GmbH. The aim is to link theory and practice through interesting and informative topics. You can expect interactive exercises, informative presentations, and an intensive exchange with other affected individuals and their families.
You can find more information about AlphaCare on the official website.
