To register for any teleconference or receive additional information about a specific speaker or topic, please call 1-800-344-4867.
May 9, 2013
Topic: Multiple Sclerosis, Sex and Intimacy
Speaker: Pamela S. Boyle, MS, FAACS
Join us for an open and honest discussion about the personal intimate side of living with MS. This presentation provides opportunities for participants to explore concepts of intimacy, challenge their communication skills and explore a range of sexual expressions to awaken or enhance the sexual connection.
June 12, 2013
Topic: Improving Independence in Progressive MS
Speaker: June Halper, MSN, ANP, FAAN
Sometimes MS symptoms can progress to the point that they significantly interfere with daily activities. Maintaining control and independence in everyday life doesn't necessarily mean doing everything the same way you did it before. This call will discuss how to navigate the world of assistive technology and suggest ways to modify your environment at home and at work to optimize control and independence.
July 9, 2013
Topic: Riding the MS Emotional Roller Coaster
This teleconference will look at MS and its common changes including depression, irritability, anger, anxiety and PBA. We will discuss the different strategies available for managing the impact of the "MS emotional roller-coaster."
September 10, 2013
Topic: Research: Where Are We Now, Where Are We Going?
This teleconference will discuss what is happening in MS research, and what is on the horizon. You will learn what we know now about new treatments that have come on the market within the last year and how to connect with clinical trails.