In this one-hour archived webinar, MS nurse practitioner Megan Weigel defines the concept of a care partnership between a person living with MS and the support team, and provides helpful communication strategies, resources and tools, and suggestions for self-care for the care partner.
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Spotlighting Care Partner Needs with Lara Krawchuk – Episode 2
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is pleased to present our podcast on “Spotlighting Care Partner Needs.” This program is part of MSAA’s 2019 MS Awareness Month campaign on MS and the Family, spotlighting the topic of Care Partners and MS. Our guest, Lara Krawchuk, MSW, LCSW, MPH, shares her insights as well as resources and tips for care partners. Ms. Krawchuk is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and wellness educator.
Read News ArticleExploring Relationships & MS with Miriam Franco – Episode 1
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is pleased to present our podcast on “Exploring Relationships.” This program is part of MSAA’s 2019 MS Awareness Month campaign on MS and the Family, spotlighting the topic of Relationships and MS. Our guest, Miriam Franco, MSW, PsyD, MSCS, shares her expertise and insights on fostering healthy relationships for couples living with MS. Dr. Franco is a psychologist, social worker, certified guided imagery practitioner, and a multiple sclerosis specialist.
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Watch a video of MSAA’s webinar about Intimacy and Family Planning with Kimberly Castelo, LMFT, CST, CIIP
Read News ArticleMultiple Sclerosis Association of America Focuses 2019 MS Awareness Month Campaign on MS and the Family
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to recognize March as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. This year, MSAA’s awareness campaign focuses on MS and the Family, with specific topics addressing: Relationships and MS, and Spotlighting Care Partner Needs. MSAA invites you to participate in weekly awareness activities, which include: Relationships and MS […]
Read News ArticleMultiple Sclerosis Awareness Month 2019
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, and MSAA is proud to support this national campaign with several educational activities. MSAA has focused the 2019 awareness campaign on MS and the Family, with specific topics including: Relationships and MS and Spotlighting Care Partner Needs. Please join us for the following MS Awareness Month activities: Relationships and […]
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Spotlighting Care Partner Needs with Lara Krawchuk – Episode 2 March 15, 2019 The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is pleased to present our podcast on “Spotlighting Care Partner Needs.” This program is part of MSAA’s 2019 MS Awareness Month campaign on MS and the Family, spotlighting the topic of Care Partners and MS. Our […]
Read News ArticleMultiple Sclerosis Association of America Appoints Alexandra von Plato to Board of Directors
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is pleased to announce the newest member of its Board of Directors, Alexandra von Plato of Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Ms. von Plato is Chief Executive Officer of Publicis Health, where she leads global teams of nearly 4,000 professionals with expertise in advertising and branding, strategic communications, digital media and […]
Read News ArticleJoan Worth – De Pere, WI
2019 MSAA Four Seasons Art Showcase Entrants Previous: Natalie Shumylo Joan Worth – De Pere, WI I was diagnosed in 2014 with multiple sclerosis at the age of 62. In 2015, I discovered coloring books! My drawing hobby has become books on Amazon. My husband reminds me attitude is more important than what happens. The […]
Read News ArticleNatalie Shumylo – West Allis, WI
2019 MSAA Four Seasons Art Showcase Entrants Previous: Wanda Sanders-Miller – Next: Joan Worth Natalie Shumylo – West Allis, WI I am an artist from upstate New York that just happens to have been diagnosed with RRMS at the age of 17. I tend to introduce myself as an artist first because I want the […]
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