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County of Bergen Asthma Initiative
Family Asthma Night
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| Family Asthma Night is an educational event for parents/caregivers, children with asthma and the community at large. The adults attend an educational session presented by a healthcare professional and a respiratory therapist. The program includes a Power Point presentation that covers: |
Family Asthma Nights are scheduled for 6pm to 8pm on the following Thursdays:
October 20
Garfield Pre-School
241 Ray St.
Garfield
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Asthma as a disease; |
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The disease process; |
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Identification of asthma; |
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Treatment of asthma; |
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Establishment of a relationship with the healthcare provider; |
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Medications commonly used for asthma;
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Devices used in asthma management (holding chambers, nebulizers, peak flow meters);
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Asthma triggers; |
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Asthma/allergy friendly school environment; and
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Relationship with school nurse or child care provider. |
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November 3
Euclid School
1 Burton Avenue
Hasbrouck Heights |
November 17
Grant School
Grant Avenue
Dumont |
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To register for a Family Asthma Night, call the County of Bergen Asthma Initiative at 201-634-2705 or email the Initiative Coordinator. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited.
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Click here for a printable* brochure with dates and locations. |
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Concurrently, the children attend a fun, educational program about asthma. The goal for the children is empowerment, knowledge and control of their asthma.
The highlights of the program are a puppet show and a hands-on session with a respiratory therapist. |
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The respiratory therapist engages the children in dialogue that covers the same topics as in the Power Point presentation for the adults. Hands-on activities, under the direction and supervision of the respiratory therapist, create an interactive learning experience. This allows the children to practice and become comfortable with the “gadgets and gizmos” (American Lung Association) used to manage their asthma. The children are always encouraged to ask questions. A return demonstration on the equipment is evaluated by the facilitator.
Sufficient time is always allotted for questions. At the conclusion of the program, the adults complete an evaluation form and in return receive a resource packet. The evaluation provides the Advisory Committee with information necessary for statistical reporting and ongoing program improvement.
The children join the adults following the concurrent sessions. As the parent returns the evaluation, the child receives a “goody bag” that includes an interactive asthma workbook.
*For publications available in Portable Document Format , you will need Acrobat Reader (a free application) to view and print these documents.
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