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Teleconference Series

Educational Teleconference Series 2012-2013

Multiple Sclerosis, Sex and Intimacy May 9, 2013
Improving Independence in Progressive MS June 12, 2013

"Can We Talk?" Newly Diagnosed Conference Calls

Healthy Eating Tips for MS June 19, 2013

 2013

Below The Belt: Bladder and Bowel Issues in MS
Recording
April 17, 2013
Learn about common bladder and bowel issues that can arise with MS, and ways to treat and cope with them.
Speaker: Christine St. Laurent, MSN, RN, MSCN, MS certified nurse, formerly the clinical nurse coordinator at the MS Center at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA.

How to Talk About MS to Your Employer
Recording
March 27, 2013
Once you decide to disclose there are still many unanswered questions. Hear from employers and disability advocates on how to talk with your employer about your MS.

Call Handouts:

Additional Resources:

The Impact of Health Insurance on Career Decisions
Recording
March 13, 2013
Health insurance considerations can impact your decision to change jobs or leave the workforce?  Learn about legal protections and questions to ask to ensure you have the coverage you need.

Additional Resources:

Should I Work? Work from Home Options for People on Social Security Disability
Recording
February 27, 2013
Are you on Social Security and want to work?  Do you need to or prefer to work from home?  Learn how working might impact your disability benefits and hear about work from home opportunities for people on Social Security.

Call Handouts:

Deciding How to Plan Your Job Search. Employers Share How They Find Employees
Recording
February 13, 2013
Hear from a panel of employers on what they really look for in a job candidate, where they find candidates and how they fill openings.

  • Handout: Resources and articles on what employers are looking for in job candidates and interview tips.

Is it Time? Deciding to Change Careers or Stop Working
Recording
January 30, 2013 
Working with MS is possible, but can be challenging at times. What do you do if working, or working in your field is no longer an option? How do you know when it’s time to stop or make a change?  Learn from a counseling professional what to consider when having to make this important decision.

Should I Work from Home or Start My Own Business?
Recording 
January 16, 2013
Trying to decide if working from home or starting your own business is for you?  Experts in both of these areas will talk about what it takes to be a successful home-based employee or entrepreneur.

 2011-2012

MS: A Family Affair
Recording
December 12, 2012
MS:  A Family Affair
MS comes with many challenges for both the individual and family living with MS. Changes occur in family roles and everyday functions. Learning about MS and communicating are effective strategies for coping with these challenges and developing a healthier lifestyle.
Speaker:  Peggy Crawford, Ph.D., PSYD, Clinical Psychologist, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital; contributing author to Multiple Sclerosis:  A Guide for Families
Speaker:  Bonnie Danowski, family member of a person with MS and active volunteer for NMSS Arizona Chapter

Invisible Symptoms
Recording
November 28, 2012
People who have “invisible” MS symptoms have a unique set of difficulties. This call addresses the “invisible” symptoms of MS such as pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues and how to manage these symptoms effectively.
Speaker:  Pam Mills, RN, BSN, MSCN, Registered nurse who specializes in oncology and multiple sclerosis.

"Top 10 List" of MS Questions
Recording
October 24, 2012
This call addresses the most common questions and concerns facing individuals newly diagnosed with MS.
Speaker:  Angela Applebee, M.D., Director of the MS Center of Northern New England at Fletcher Allen Health Care

Staying Healthy With Vitamins and Oral Supplements
Recording
September 13, 2012
Learn about the pros and cons of oral supplements and discuss some of the most commonly used vitamins, minerals and herbs.
Speaker: Patricia Melville, NP-C, Stony Brook MS Comprehensive Care Center, Stony Brook, NY

Management and Rehabilitation of Advanced MS
Recording
July 18, 2012
This teleconference will present a brief overview of advanced MS and the current status of research and practical application of symptom management.
Speaker: George H. Kraft, M.D., M.S., Director of the Western Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Center and Alvord Professor of MS Research; Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine and Neurology at the University of Washington in Seattle

Using Assistive Technology for People Living with MS
Recording
Handout
May 3, 2012
Mark Surabian, Assistive Technology Practitioner, discusses a variety of assistive technologies that can enable people living with MS to function better at home, at work and at leisure. He will also address resources that may be available in the community for funding of equipment.

Speaker: Mark Surabian, Assistive Technology Practitioner
Pace University, New York, NY www.Cognitechcafe.com

Don't Do It Alone: Employment Resources
Recording
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Learn about agencies and resources available to help you gain and maintain employment.

Handouts from the teleconference:

Emerging Therapies
Recording
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The emergence of new MS therapies is both exciting and challenging for people living with MS and the clinicians who treat them. Our speaker, an MS specialist neurologist, will discuss the most recent information concerning newly emerging MS therapies to promote a better understanding and educate participants on treatment options.

Speaker: Stephen Krieger, MD
Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS at Mt Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

Home-Based Employment: What Employers Want
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Learn from employers about what they look for when hiring people to work from home.

Handouts from the teleconference:

Reinvent Yourself
Recording
Thursday, February 23, 2012 
Hear from others living with MS who changed careers after their diagnosis, along with a vocational specialist, on how to navigate this transitional period.

Handouts from the Teleconference:

Managing Challenging Resumes
Recording
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Do you need to restructure your resume due to gaps, layoffs, or a career change? Are you over 50 and need a resume makeover? HR professionals will address these and other resume challenges.

Handouts from the Teleconference:

Get Informed: Legal Protections in the Workplace
Recording
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Learn about key employment laws, such as the ADA and FMLA, and how you can use them to make an informed decision about employment.

Handouts from the teleconference:

The following links regarding may also be helpful:

Where is my Memory? Cognitive Changes in MS
Recording
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
This teleconference explains cognitive issues in MS and delves into the impact of cognitive dysfunction on everyday life. Additionally, we explore tools to help people with MS manage and adapt to their effects.

Speakers:

  • John DeLuca, PhD
  • Jeffrey Gingold, author of the Award-winning book, “Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis” and person living with MS.

A 21st Century Approach to Job Searching: Webinar
Recording 
January 12, 2012
Network your way to your next job. Learn about the role online job boards and social networking websites can play in your job search. This program will include an optional online component for those who have internet access.

Parenting Skills - Developing a Tool Kit
Recording
November 10, 2011
This teleconference will help you to identify your parenting strengths, and trouble spots in managing MS and parenting responsibilities. It will focus on the importance of communication, planning, prioritizing and developing a support network. Handouts are available through the Greater New England Chapter’s Dora Lipcon Lending Library. Please call 1-800-344-4867, option 2.
Speakers:

  • Nancy Lowenstein, OT Mount Auburn Hospital Comprehensive MS Care Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Assistant Clinical Professor at the Occupational Therapy Program, Boston University.
  • Ronnie Hochberg, MS, CRC, LMHC, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, New York, NY

2010-2011

Vitamin D: Facts & Research
Recording
Thursday, December 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The real facts about Vitamin D will be exposed by a world leading Vitamin D researcher. Presented By: Sylvia Christakos, PhD, UMDNJ

How to Apply for Jobs in the Federal Government: Webinar
Recording
Thursday, January 27, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Participants will learn about special hiring programs for people living with disabilities and how to navigate the federal system from a regional recruitment coordinator with the U.S. Department of Labor. This program will include an online component if you have access to the Internet, but it is not required.

Social Security Disability Eligibility and Application Process
Recording
Thursday, February 10, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Participants will learn what it takes to be approved for Social Security disability benefits from a Social Security attorney.

Reproductive Issues In MS
Wednesday February 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Issues regarding planning and raising a family when you have MS. Presented by: June Halper, APN-C, MSCN, FAAN Executive Director, The Consortium of MS Centers

Social Security Disability and Returning to Work
Recording
Thursday, February 17, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Participants will learn about the impact work might have on their disability benefits from a Community Work Incentive Coordinator.

Jobs with Flexibility
Recording
Thursday, February 24, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Participants will learn about part-time and non-traditional job opportunities that allow for a flexible schedule.

Practical tips for Managing Challenging MS Symptoms on the Job
Recording
Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
MS specialists will share practical ways to manage fatigue and cognitive dysfunction, two common and difficult symptoms that people with MS may experience at work.

Wellness and Work
Recording
Wednesday, March 30, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Positive wellness behaviors can minimize the impact of fatigue and cognitive symptoms and lead to greater productivity on the job. Join a personal trainer and nutritionist for tips on physical exercise, healthy eating, stress management and good sleep habits.

CCSVI in MS: The Update
Recording
Length: 60 minutes
Tuesday May 3 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The teleconference will review what is currently known about this controversial research focus. Presented by: Konstantin Balashov, MD, The MS Center at Robert Wood Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ. Call handout included with CD recording (PDF file). To compliment this teleconference, check out the latest CCSVI information available at www.nationalmssociety.org/CCSVI

 2010

During the winter, the Chapter offered the 2010 Let’s Talk About… teleconference series. Always a fan favorite, this annual teleconference series provides chapter members with a convenient way to learn more about various MS related topics from the comfort of home. MP3 recordings of this year’s calls are now available for online listening (links below) and CD recordings can be accessed through the Chapter’s Dora Lipcon Lending Library. Check them out and learn more about each topic:

Motivating to Move - MS and Exercise
Recording

Recorded:  January 27, 2010
Time:  90 minutes
Topic: Research has shown that exercise is beneficial for people with MS. Still, adopting an active lifestyle and adhering to exercise is a challenge. Discover useful strategies to help you get started or to stay with it more regularly. Also, learn ways to add exercise into your daily life through energy conservation and balance.
Speaker: Dr. Kasser is an Associate Professor within the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science at the University of Vermont where her professional efforts are aimed at the inclusion of all individuals into physical activity. With over 20 years of MS related experience, Dr. Kasser is a strong advocate for including individuals with varying ability levels into all aspects of physical activity. She has presented on both national and international levels in the area of inclusion and has been successful at developing many campus-based and community based exercise programs for adults with disabilities.

Private Matters- Bowel, Bladder and Sexual Dysfunction
Recording  Part 1 | Part 2

Recorded: February 10, 2010 
Time: 90 minutes
Topic:  Bowel and bladder dysfunction occur in almost 80% of people living with MS. In addition, a recent study reported that as many as 91% of men and 72% of women with MS may be affected by sexual problems. These issues can cause a great deal of discomfort and humiliation, and can even aggravate other MS symptoms. Learn about current treatments and ways to manage bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction as they relate to MS.
Speaker: Christine St. Laurent, MS, RN, MSCN from the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA. Christine brings years of experience working with MS patients and of addressing some of the most sensitive and important issues.

MS: What We Know About the Hormone Connection
Recording

Recorded: Wednesday March 24, 2010
Time: 90 minutes
Topic:  
Speaker: Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl is a Professor of Neurology at the University of California-Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Research and Treatment Program. She is a widely recognized expert in the study of the immunology of MS. Her work has lead to the two novel treatment trials in MS patients. Dr. Voskuhl discovered that the female sex hormone, estriol, could suppress MS-like symptoms in a mouse model of the disease. She will share her insight into this field of study and present on its most recent developments.

 

 

2008

MS Research Update
Recording Part 1 | Part 2

Recorded:  February 27, 2008
Time: 90 minutes in length
Topic: Looking to increase your knowledge on current MS research? This is the call for you! Topics for this call include updates on: the immunology of MS; MS and genetics; myelin development and repair in MS; current research and treatments in the field; major unsolved problems in MS Research; and understanding the role of the National MS Society in advancing our knowledge.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Patricia O'Looney, Vice President of Biomedical Research with the Research and Clinical Programs Department of the National MS Society discusses important research topics and answers various participant research questions.

MS: Top 10 Questions
Recording Part 1 | Part 2

Recorded: February 13, 2008
Time: 90 minutes in length
Topic: What are your top 10 MS questions? Have you ever wondered if you were alone in questioning some of the aspects of your MS?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Angela Applebee, a neurology fellow at the MS Center of Northern New England at Fletcher Allen Hospital, will address the most common concerns facing individuals living with MS through the top 10 questions she receives about MS.

Social Security Disability Insurance: Navigating the Application Process
Recording

Recorded: January 29, 2008
Time: 90 minutes in length
Topic: If you are unable to work due to an MS-related disability and/or other conditions, you might be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. SSDI provides cash benefits to replace some of the income you can no longer earn due to disability. But SSDI can be a bit of a mystery, and the application process can be difficult. Knowing the facts can help you decide if SSDI is right for you and how you can increase your chance of approval.
Guest Speaker: Social Security Disability Attorney Winona Zimberlin of Hartford, CT. will help us answer some common questions, such as: Do I qualify for benefits? How do I apply? What can I do to reduce the chance of denial?