DELIVER A SMILE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Do something to brighten the day of someone living with advanced MS. Help Deliver a Smile to an individual who is socially isolated, residing at home or in a long-term care facility. The Deliver a Smile program is taking place in Austin, Midland/Odessa and Panhandle this year. In Midland/Odessa, we are still looking for individuals living with MS who need a smile. In Panhandle, we are still looking for volunteers to help deliver a smile. And In Austin, we are still recruiting both volunteers and recipients. To learn more about this program, please contact Vicki Kowal, 800-344-4867, ext 33302.
YOUR HEALTHCARE TEAM WEBINAR
Can Do MS offers a monthly webinar you can participate in from the comfort of your home, free of charge. The next session, Tuesday, November 11, is titled "It Takes Two to ... Communicate." Join this interactive webinar for a conversation about how to set yourself up for success with your close relationships, whether you're trying to make a request, resolve a conflict, make a plan or just share your feelings. Call begins at 7pm CST. >>Learn more and register
FINANCIAL WELLNESS WEBINAR, #3
This fall, join National Disability Institute for a webinar series sponsored by Acorda, featuring four 90-minute webinars on important financial wellness topics for persons with disabilities. The third in the series, Credit: Accessing it, Understanding it, Using it Wisely, takes places Wednesday, November 19 from 2 - 3:30pm CST. >>Learn more and register
TAKE PART IN A SPOUSAL CAREGIVERS RESEARCH SURVEY
Researchers with the Walden University are interested in understanding how chronic illness affects the caregiver with regard to psychological resilience, personal growth, satisfaction of life and martial satisfaction. This study is attempting to investigate how long-term caregivers cope with and adjust to the demands of caring for a spouse with a diagnosis of MS. Finding answers to the question of how caregivers cope and adjust to this situation will help us identify ways to improve the quality of life of both the person with MS and their primary caregivers. >>Learn more
LIFE GOALS AND PURPOSE IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Researchers at the State University of New York at Buffalo are interested in studying the relationship between life goals and purpose in life of people diagnosed with MS. It is hoped that the research will help improve services for individuals with MS in the future. >>Learn more
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CONNECT THROUGH VOLUNTEERING
You are more than just a number when you volunteer with the National MS Society. We want to match you to the perfect opportunity that meets your needs and abilities so that together we can do more. Take the first step by filling out our volunteer form today.
TEXAS STATE ACTION DAY REGISTRATION OPENS THIS WEEK
Raising your voice can have the same impact as raising dollars to end MS - come learn how! Make an impact this year by joining MS Activists at the state capitol in Austin on February 10, 2015. State Action Day (formerly known as the Public Policy Conference) is an exciting opportunity for you to learn more about MS advocacy. Legislators want and need to hear about the challenges of living with MS. We'll show you how to share your story and connect with them. No background experience is needed! Sign up for the Action Network and watch your email inbox for more information - registration will open this week!
HELP BRING WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUR MS COMMUNITY
Research shows us how important exercise is to achieving wellness in the presence of MS, but not everyone has access to wellness programming that meets the needs of individuals living with MS. That is why we are looking for Volunteer Wellness Partnership Cultivators, to help identify and create new wellness opportunities by connecting to community wellness instructors and/or community wellness programs. If you have a passion for wellness, or see a need for new programming in your community, contact us today to learn how you can be part of the solution.
BOARD NOMINATIONS NOW ACCEPTED
Individuals interested in being considered for nomination to the National MS Society South Central Board of Trustees should submit a letter of interest and a biography, along with full name, mailing address, email and phone number. Nominees will be notified of board member expectations, responsibilities, and fiduciary and time commitments. Final candidates will be interviewed by a member of the Governance Committee. Please submit nominations to Mark Neagli by November 15.
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The National MS Society supports the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) in their efforts to recognize family caregivers through our endorsement and recognition of November as National Family Caregivers Month. This is a nationally recognized time set aside every year to thank, support, educate and celebrate more than 61 million family caregivers across the country!
