A Closer Look at Managing Stress and MS

In this program, licensed clinical social worker Allison Shadday, who has multiple sclerosis, explores the connection between stress and MS exacerbations, discusses how to recognize personal stress triggers, and offers effective strategies and techniques on ways to reduce and manage stress in one’s life.

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A Closer Look at MS and Complementary and Alternative Medicine

This two-part video explores the worlds of Western and Eastern medicine and includes discussions and demonstrations on acupuncture, massage therapy, and other popular unconventional therapies. This program features Dr. Allen Bowling, Director of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program at the Rocky Mountain MS Center, and Dr. Jingduan Yang, Medical Director of the Tao Institute of Mind and Body Medicine.

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Making Your Home Work For You – Improving Home Safety and Accessibility

In this three-part program, you will discover the important connection between occupational therapy and home modification from a leading expert with more than two decades of experience; hear first-hand from an MS client on changes she’s made to the home and how the home has changed her; and take a personally guided tour of the client’s house which blends subtle features of safety and accessibility into a warm, comfortable place that truly feels like home.

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A Closer Look at The Benefits of Exercise

This two-part video includes a discussion of exercise and multiple sclerosis as well as demonstrations of various exercises addressing all levels of MS disability which can be performed while standing, sitting or lying down. Guiding viewers through both segments of the program are Brad Hamler, a post-rehabilitation specialist and author of Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis, and an MS client, Jil, who incorporates exercise and healthy living into her daily lifestyle and approach to MS management.

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MS Coalition

The Multiple Sclerosis Coalition (MSC) is an affiliation of independent MS organizations dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life for all those affected by MS.

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