Knowledge is Power is a free, at-home educational series for people who are newly diagnosed and their family members. The multi-week program provides up-to-date information about multiple sclerosis.
Topics covered in the Knowledge is Power program include:
Week 1: What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Week 2: Dealing with Your Diagnosis
Week 3: Working with Your Doctor
Week 4: Treatments in MS
Week 5: Disclosing Your Diagnosis
Week 6: The Impact of MS on the Family
Week 7: Disease Modifying Treatments for MS
Week 8: Maximizing your Employment Options
Plus two additional optional topics you can request
• Building and Maintaining Intimate Relationships
• Parenting Issues for Women and Men with MS
To participate in Knowledge is Power, call the Minnesota Chapter office at 612-335-7938 or 800-582-5296 (v/tdd) — or submit your request online.
At the end of each week’s introductory letter, participants will find a list of supplemental suggested reading. All listed materials are available through the Minnesota Chapter’s library.