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SUMMER MSCONNECTION NOW AVAILABLE
The Summer MSConnection is on its way to mailboxes, but get a preview by reading or downloading the online version. In this month's edition, learn about the National Public Policy Conference, the PlanningWise Program, and On the Move Luncheons.
CONNECT THROUGH VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering for the National MS Society is a great way to get connected to others who share your experiences and passions. From volunteering at an event to sharing your professional skills and personal talents, there is a need and opportunity for everyone. Learn more at our next Orientation on September 19th from 6-7pm CST. Attend this meeting in-person or online.
MS SYMPTOMS WEBINAR
Can Do MS offers a monthly webinar you can participate in from the comfort of your home, free of charge. The next session, August 12, is titled "Recognizing & Rebounding from an MS Relapse." Relapses are unpredistable occurrences in multiple sclerosis, and it helps to understand how to recognize one and wahat can be done to get you back on your feet quickly. Call begins at 7pm CST. >>Register here
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PARTICIPATE IN A COGNITIVE RESEARCH PROJECT
Participate in a research project that teaches strategies to help you improve cognitive function in everyday life! Dr. Alexa Stuifbergen from the UT Austin School of Nursing received funding from the NIH for a multi-site trial of an intervention to improve cognitive function called MAPSS-MS (Memory, Attention and Problem Solving Skills for Persons with MS). In an earlier study, the MAPSS-MS intervention improved memory and the use of compensatory strategies. This new 8-month study will pair group sessions with home computer practice and will take place in Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and Houston. Dr. Stuifbergen and her team have been conducting research regarding issues that impact the quality of life for persons with MS for more than 20 years. If interested in participating in this new study, please call Vicki Kullberg at 800-687-8010 to see if you qualify. There is a $225 compensation for completing the study.
FORT WORTH PROGRAMS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
You are invited to join an in-person Society program with an exciting 5-week curriculum called Everyday Matters: Living Your Best Life with MS. Put positive psychology to work in your life. To register or learn more, contact Susan LaCombe at 469-619-4711. Program will be held Wednesdays from 10am-noon, Sept. 24-Oct. 22. Space is limited; please RSVP by Sept. 17.
GET CONNECTED: EL PASO
Mix, mingle and make a connection on August 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn El Paso Airport, as we bring an MS Connection event to you! Learn about ways you can engage with the Society, hear about programs and services offered in El Paso, and celebrate the success of the 2014 Walk MS: El Paso. RSVP today: 800-344-4867, option 1.
GET CONNECTED: HOUSTON
Save the date for September 20, as the Houston-area MS Community comes together for a program featuring guest speaker Dr. Alexa Stuifbergen, who will be speaking on “Successful Strategies for Managing the Challenges of MS: Findings from 20 Years of Research.” Hear about important wellness strategies while also learning about ways you can make a connection with the Society through programs, services and volunteering. Details and registration coming soon!
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