The National MS Society has an exciting menu of MS Learn Online webcasts currently available on its Web site. Each webcast features experts presenting topics relevant to those affected by multiple sclerosis. These webcasts are a great opportunity to educate people about multiple sclerosis from the convenience of their own computer.
New webcasts debut on the first and third Thursday of each month throughout the year. Most webcasts are now also available in MP3 files allowing simple conversion to MP3 players such as iPods.
Past programs and their written transcripts also can be accessed.
Hold That Thought! Cognition and MS Part 1 - This program explores what we know about the relationship between multiple sclerosis and cognitive challenges, with an emphasis on healthy living.
Key topics include:
- Types of cognitive challenges
- Emotional aspects
- Fatigue's impact on cognition
- Cognitive function and the family