Join us for free teleconferences on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Central. Archive versions will be avaliable for online listening after each teleconference. You can access them by clicking on the link below each description or you can contact our office for a free CD recording of these teleconferences.
To register for a teleconference or for more information, call 1-800-344-4867.
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October 13, 2009 - MS Care: Health & Well-Being
Learn how to be the decision maker in your life regarding your MS. Discussion will include how to improve your health and well-being so that you can live the most optimal and rewarding life while living with MS.
November 10, 2009 - Accessible Travel: Travel Planning
Learn about vacation and travel planning for people with disabilities.
December 8, 2009 - Accessible Design: Modifying Your Home
Learn about the possibilities and resources available for modifying your home to better fit your needs.
January 12, 2010 - The Importance of Nutrition
Learn the importance of a healthy diet as an integral part of staying well with MS.
February 9, 2010 - How to Deal with Spacticity
Learn about the various treatment options for spacticity in MS.
March 9, 2010 - Managing MS Through Rehabilitation
Learn how to manage MS with a rehabilitation approach in order to prevent MS symptoms from decreasing your quality of life.
April 13, 2010 - What You Need to Know About Disability
If you live with multiple sclerosis and are unable to work due to MS-related disability and/or other conditions, you might be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Learn how to decide if applying for disability benefits is right for you and how to navigate the complex application process.
May 11, 2010 - MS 101: Understanding MS
A comprehensive overview of multiple sclerosis, incuding new areas of research.
June 8, 2010 - Facing MS Related Challenges with Confidence
This session will outline the phases of change that all humans go through when making transitions from a past way of doing things into a new way. The mental, emotional, and physical challenges experienced when going through these changes -- for both those with MS and their caregivers will be addressed. Learn new strategies for facing those changes with renewed confidence.
July 13, 2010 - Participating in Clinical Trials
An overview of the drug development process that must be followed in order to bring a drug to market in the United States. You will be given an overview of the "phases" of clinical trials that are required for a new drug application to be approved by the FDA. There will be a discussion on some of the risks and benefits of participating in clinical trialsand a summary of the informed consent process. MS drug development research and several challenges/obstacles to research progress will also be addressed.
August 10, 2010 - Exploring Your Employment Options
Learn about innovative community employment and training opportunities available for persons with MS.
September 14, 2010 - Coping with the Invisible Symptoms of MS
Some MS symptoms are hard to see including fatigue, pain & memory loss. Those who have "invisible" symptoms have a unique set of problems that can undermine your confidence. This program will address those problems and concerns and help you to find ways to cope with invisible symptoms.