The Motivator – Winter/Spring 2025

Cover Story

The Benefits of Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapies

By Tom Garry
From mobility to cognition, a wide range of challenges may be helped through different types of therapies.

Up Front

By Gina Ross Murdoch
MSAA’s President and CEO talks about an exciting nationwide initiative and several upcoming events.

Ask the Doctor

By Barry A. Hendin, MD
MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer answers questions sent in by readers.

Research News

By Tom Garry
Updates from the FDA and recent study results are featured.

Program Notes

By Susan Wells Courtney
Details are given on MSAA’s MS Ecosystem Framework initiative.

Thoughts About Giving: MSAA’s 11th Improving Lives Benefit

By Susan Wells Courtney
MSAA’s upcoming 11th Improving Lives Benefit and this year’s honorees are highlighted.

Stories to Inspire: Facing the Challenges Together

By Sharon Bosch
Sharon describes how she is able to face the challenges of MS with the help of her companion dog, Taffy.


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