Archived Articles
Activities of Daily Living
“Dress to Feel Your Best”
from The Motivator, Spring 2008
“The Driving Question:
Do the Symptoms of MS Interfere with Your Driving?”
from The Motivator, Fall 2006
Assistive Technology
Please note that while these articles contain useful information, they were published several years ago and may not contain newer technical advancements.
“Minimizing the Digital Divide for Individuals with MS, Part 1”
from The Motivator, Fall 2004
“Minimizing the Digital Divide for Individuals with MS, Part 2”
from The Motivator, Winter 2005
“Minimizing the Digital Divide for Individuals with MS, Part 3”
from The Motivator, Spring 2005
Carepartners
“Caring for a Loved One”
from The Motivator, Spring 2004
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
“Imagine the Possibilities – An Introduction to Guided Imagery and Its Potential Benefits for Individuals with MS”
from The Motivator, Winter 2008
“Enjoying the Benefits of Yoga”
from The Motivator, Winter 2008
“Understanding Integrative Medicine”
from The Motivator, Winter/Spring 2007
Cooling for Symptom Management
“Keeping Your Cool”
from The Motivator, Summer 2007
Diet, Nutrition, and Wellness
“Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep”
from The Motivator, Fall 2009
“Nutritional Tips for Individuals with MS”
from The Motivator, Summer 2008
“Weight Management and MS”
from The Motivator, Spring 2008
“Partners in Wellness: The Importance of a Positive Doctor-Patient Relationship”
from The Motivator, Spring 2008
Emotional Support
“Grief and Loss in the MS Journey”
from The Motivator, Winter/Spring 2010
Employment
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: When Your Job Gets the Better of You
from The Motivator, Winter/Spring 2007
Employment Strategies
from The Motivator, Spring 2005
Exercise and Rehabilitation
“Exercise for Individuals Experiencing Weakness”
from The Motivator, Fall 2006
“The Benefits of Rehabilitation”
from The Motivator, Winter 2004
Finance
“The Basics of Financial Planning: Seeking Financial Security for the Years Ahead”
from The Motivator, Spring 2006
General Information
Primary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: The Less Talked-About Form of MS
Hobbies
“Crafts for Fun & Function”
from The Motivator, Winter/Spring 2011
“Affordable and Fun Things to Do”
from The Motivator, Summer 2009
“Genealogy: A Rewarding Hobby With Easy Access”
from The Motivator, Spring 2006
Inspirational Articles
“Stories of Inspiration” sent in by readers of The Motivator
from The Motivator, Winter 2006
“Strategies for a Happier Outlook”
from The Motivator, Winter 2006
Mobility and Equipment
“Mobility Independence and Safety” Part I: Ambulation
from The Motivator, Fall 2008
“Mobility Independence and Safety” Part II: Improving Functional Mobility with Exercise
from The Motivator, Winter/Spring 2009
“Mobility Independence and Safety” Part III: Wheeled Mobility
from The Motivator, Summer 2009
Relationships
“Embracing Change Together: Relating to Others When MS Enters One’s Life”
from The Motivator, Winter/Spring 2007
“Rediscovering Intimacy”
from The Motivator, Fall 2004
Research
Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
from MS Research Update, 2015
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
from MS Research Update, 2015
Family Genes & MS: Just One Piece of the Puzzle – Genetics and Environmental Risk Factors Associated with MS
from The Motivator, Winter/Spring 2011
The MS Process and Targets for Treatment: A look at the immune system in MS and disease-modifying therapies
from The Motivator, Winter/Spring 2010
Women, Men, and Children with MS
“Women with MS”
from The Motivator, Fall 2008
“Men’s Health: Promoting Physical and Emotional Wellbeing with MS”
from The Motivator, Fall 2009
“When Children Have MS”
from The Motivator, Fall 2007