CAN DO MS MONTHLY WEBINAR: UPDATE YOUR OUTLOOK ON PROGRESSIVE MS Please join Pat Kennedy, Nurse Practitioner, and Roz Kalb, Psychologist, as they share their thoughts and perspectives about living with progressive forms of MS. In this webinar, you will hear about exciting new developments in research, learn how to manage your symptoms, and get helpful tips on how you and your support partner can manage day-to-day challenges while maintaining a healthy partnership and emotional equilibrium. Register now for the call on April 14 at 7 p.m. CST.
SEX ED FOR GROWNUPS INTIMACY IN MS MS can certainly change a romantic relationship. Learn from Dr. Timothy Hlavinka and Dr. Linda Mona how to maintain or build intimacy now that MS is in the picture. Register now for the call on May 19 at 6 p.m. CST or May 21 at 9 p.m. CST.
>> Learn more about online information and resources, including recorded webinars, by visiting our website.
CONNECT AT WALK MS THIS SPRING Walk MS is an opportunity to come together with those who love and support you, and connect with others in the MS community - people like you who understand what life with MS is like. You'll feel empowered by the movement of people who share a singular vision: a world free of MS. Sign up today for a Spring Walk near you:
April 11 - Walk MS: Shreveport April 18 - Walk MS: Baton Rouge
RETHINK TAX SEASON There's a connection between your taxes and ending MS. While doing your 2014 income taxes, you can check the box on your state tax return form to make a charitable contribution to the National MS Society. Ask your tax preparer about this option.
HELP FILL A NEED IN YOUR COMMUNITY Self-Help groups are an important part of making a connection after an MS diagnosis. We are currently looking for volunteers to step up and fill this role. If you're interested in learning about Self-Help Group Leadership opportunities in your area, please contact Amy Woolsey.
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SPRING MSCONNECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD The Spring edition of MSConnection: South Central is now available online and will arrive in mailboxes soon. Check out our newly redesigned quarterly magazine, and tell us what you think. Take our survey by June 1 for the chance to win National MS Society-branded items. Your input will help shape content for our future editions.
REGISTER NOW FOR STATE ACTION DAY Make an impact this year by joining MS Activists at the state capitol in Baton Rouge on April 22, 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 experience is needed! Register by April 13! Learn more and register today.
ARE YOU AN MS ENTREPRENEUR? Do
you see an unmet need facing people living with MS and have an idea on
how to bridge the gap? The MS Entrepreneurs grant program, presented by
Kanaly Trust, seeks
to fund creative projects dedicated to improving the lives of people
living with MS. April 15 is the spring application deadline.
Visit MSentrepreneurs.org to learn more.
APRIL DISCUSSION OF THE MONTH: EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY In addition to being essential to general health and well-being, exercise is helpful in managing many MS symptoms. However, an exercise program needs to fit your capabilities and limitations. What role does exercise play in your life? What challenges have you run into? What strategies have you found helpful?
Share your questions and experiences on MSConnection.org this month — and check back later this month as we discuss exercise and physical activity with Dr. Rober Motl, Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois.
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