Receiving a diagnosis of MS can be disorienting. Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease with a long and bumpy medical history all its own. Take time to explore what is known and begin to reach out and build or strengthen the supports you will need to maintain a well balanced and healthy life.
The Greater Illinois Chapter in collaboration with our National arm offer the following resources especially for you at this unique point in your life:
Knowledge is Power (KIP)
Success with MS
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This is a 4-part series which delves into all aspects of living with multiple sclerosis. Registration to this program includes all 4 sessions with light refreshments served.
Visit our Presentation Archive of the Lending Library to access downloadable materials from past Success with MS sessions and other Greater Illinois Chapter programs.
Our previous series ran each Tuesday, February 3rd – 24th, 2009, 6:30 – 8:30pm and addressed the following topics:
Living with MS
Overview of multiple sclerosis and treatments/Daniel Wynn, MD
Coping with MS
Emotional and cognitive aspects/Michael Dedomenico, Ph.D.
Strategies for MS
Ways to manage medical care/Cathy Meyer, RN
Resources for MS
Managing life with MS through treatments and resources/Daniel Wynn, MD and Coleen Friedman, LCSW
Understanding MS and the many treatments options and needed supports can be a full time job. Let the National MS Society guide you through what is available to inform and support you.