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Knowledge is power. Learning all you can about MS will help you better evaluate your options for managing symptoms, treatments, coordination with your health care team, and living well with your MS.

In What we know about MS, you can explore:

• What is MS?
• What causes MS?
• Who gets MS?
• Symptoms of MS
• Diagnosing MS
• Treatments
• FAQs about MS

TREND SYMPOSIUM

Healthcare experts recently discussed changes in MS cognition at two TREND Symposiums in Lincoln, NE and Overland Park, KS. If you weren't able to participate, below are the presentations including topics on research on the horizon, what to expect from neuropsychological testing and what adaptations, strategies & assistive technology can help.

Overland Park, KS TREND Presentations

• Overview of Cognitive and Treatments in MS - with Dr. Sharon Lynch, Neurologist 
• Neuropsychological Testing and Research Update - with Abbey Hughes, MS Researcher
• Lunch and Opportunity to visit with vendors
• Adaptations and Strategies for Cognitive Changes in MS - with Sara Baker, Speech Language Pathologist

Lincoln, NE TREND Presentations

• Overview of Cognitive Changes in MS - with Dr. John Puente, Neurologist and Mary Filipi PhD, APRN of Neurological and Spinal Surgery, LLC
• Testing & Treatments for Cognitive Changes in MS – with Dr. Robert Arius, Clinical Neuropsychologist with  Arias Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine
• Adaptations & Strategies for Cognitive Changes in MS – with Daniel Kasparek, MA, CCC-SLP and Reagan Hoffman, MS, OTR/L from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

The 2013 Midwest Teleconference Series is brought to you through a collaboration of all Midwest Regional Chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. There is no charge for these calls but registration is required. Participation is limited to 35 people for each call. Call 1-800-344-4867 and press 1 to sign up.

Coming Soon	Date	Register
My Family has MS	6/10/13
WAKE UP!	7/8/13
Probiotics and MS	8/12/13
Complementary and Alternative (CAM) Therapy for MS	9/8/13

Missed a Teleconference?

Progressive MS Book Available

People with primary-progressive MS (PPMS) account for an estimated 10 percent of the total multiple sclerosis population. With most of the attention focused towards the relapsing-remitting form of MS, people with PPMS often describe themselves as “orphans” of the MS world.

“Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis - What You Need to Know,” is a comprehensive book that discusses the diagnosis of PPMS, treatment and research, rehabilitation, wellness, family and social issues, and life planning. The book was written by Drs. Jack Burks, Nancy Holland and Diana Schneider and published by DiaMedica Publishing. Bound within the book is a companion DVD, “Primary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis - Perspectives on Moving Forward.” The DVD profiles four people living with the significant challenges of PPMS who share their strategies for maintaining health, quality of life and planning for life with primary-progressive MS. If you or someone you love has PPMS, you can receive a copy of this book free by calling 1-800-344-4867.