July 28, 2014

Summer Cancellations:

The Mom's MS Support Group will NOT meet in July or August. Their next meeting will be September 10, 2014.
There will be no Women's Support Group meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2014.

Live Programs This Week

Optimizing Wellness, an Integrative Approach

Today! - Monday, July 28, 2014

STILL SEATS AVAILABLE!

Program 2:00 PM-3:30 PM

Norton's St. Matthews, Marshall Women's Education Center

4121 Dutchman's Lane, Suite 108, 1B

Louisville, KY 40207

Featured Speakers:

Allen C. Bowling, MD, PhD

Dr. Allen C. Bowling is Medical Director of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Service and Director of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Service at the Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI). He is also Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Colorado.

Dr. Bowling has more than 100 lay and professional publications, including four books on MS. He has provided consultation or authored publications for many MS and neurological organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the National MS Society (NMSS), and the MS International Federation (MSIF). These titles include: Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis, Alternative Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis: The Guide to Treatment and Management.

Dr. Bowling is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Yale, where he also obtained his MD and PhD degrees. He completed his neurology residency training at the University of California-San Francisco and his fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School. He was the Medical Director of the Rocky Mountain MS Center from 2003-2007.

Laura Wissing, CNE

Frozen Yogurt will be served.

*This is a pharmaceutical-sponsored program.

Come to C.H.A.T: Getting Personal

Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 11:45 AM

Bristol Bar & Grille

1321 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204

Featured Speaker

David - MS Lifelines Ambassador

Susan Meskis, RN, BSN - MS Lifelines Field Nurse

Lunch will be Provided.

NOTE: Per the Rebif website: "To ensure there is enough space, these events are open only to people taking Rebif and their care partners."

This is a pharmaceutical-sponsored event.

Kathleen Donovan, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab), will have monthly office hours at the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center.

Next available date: This Friday, August 1, 9am-12 noon.

The Division of Program Services provides vocational rehabilitation to reach your vocational goal. Some of the services they provide are:

* Vocational Rehab

* Supported employment

* Personal assistant services

* Telecommunications, sensory, and other technological aids and devices

* Rehabilitation technology

* Job placement/job retention services

While Voc Rehab is dedicated to helping individuals get back to work, they offer so much more! They work with consumers by enhancing the availability of assistive technology devices and services to improve the productivity and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

If you would like to take advantage of these great benefits, contact Heather Osborne at (502) 559-3230, ext. 12, or by e-mail at Heather.Osborne@NortonHealthcare.org to schedule your appointment.

This service will be available the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Please take advantage of this service - it has continued to be a resounding success for those who are and have worked with vocational rehab.

In This Issue-click it!

Live Programs THIS WEEK!

Added Today - Get registered!

Upcoming Programs

Special Programs

Printable Monthly Program Calendar

Weekly Classes

MS Groups This Week

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...and NEXT Week

Women With MS, Thursday, August 7, 1:00-2:30 pm, Norton Suburban Marshall Women's Center, Plaza III 1st Floor, Room 1A.

If you would like to be a part of any support group, please contact the Norton Neuroscience Resource Center at (502) 559-3230, ext. 11.

Our Weeklies...

Don't forget the lineup of valuable programs that are available every week.

To see details of any of the programs below, click Weekly Classes in our table of contents at the top.

~ Monday: MS Yoga, for MS patients only.

~Tuesday and Thursday: Neuro Tai Chi, for all with a diagnosis of a neurologic disorder.

~ Tuesday: Music and Wellness Group, for all with a diagnosis of a neurological disorder. (See it in Upcoming Programs).

~ Wednesday and Saturday: MS Aqua Aerobics, for MS Patients only.

~ Saturday: Neuro Yoga, for all with a diagnosis of a neurological disorder.

Our Special Programs...

These unique events are held periodically - please click Special Programs in the table of contents at the top for details.

Those scheduled for this week are in yellow below, with the info at left in Live Programs This Week.

~ Life Skills Workshops, 2nd Friday of every month: 8/8, 9/12, 10/10

~ Brain Games Cafe, 3rd Wednesday of every month: 8/20, 9/17

~ Vocational Rehab, 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month: 8/1, 8/15

~ MS101, once every quarter: 9/10, 11/4

~ Headache School, 2nd Thursday of every month: 8/14, 9/11, 10/9

Items for sale, and priced to sell!

1) Added today: Invacare manual lift (for transferring)

2) Invacare tilt Power Wheelchair, approx. 6 yrs old, good condition.

3) Manual wheelchair, good condition.

4) Full-functioning power hospital bed; Has 1.5-year-old alternating air mattress w/extra motor.

5) Potty chair, portable, brand new/unused

6) Standard aluminum walker, without wheels

7) Extra cushions for either power- or manual wheelchair.

For more information and pricing,

please call David at 297-8997.

Just thinkin...

For the couples registered - a reminder:

nuthin'

Staying in Love

Continues tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29

a six (6) week program for couples held weekly July 8 - August 12, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, at the Norton Suburban Campus.

This summer make a date with your spouse to join us for a six-week marriage enrichment program for couples dealing with MS. Develop a deeper, holistic understanding of individual and relationship needs in a supportive group setting. Experience the message of "Staying In Love" by Andy Stanley of North Point Ministries as we complete the mind/body/spiritual journey to strengthen your love and commitment to each other.

Registration is closed. Thank you for your participation!

For questions, please e-mail INFO. All program books and supplies will be provided free of charge.

This program is co-sponsored by Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center and MERCY - The Marriage Education & Resource Center

RICHMOND, KY

Exciting updates in the treatment of relapsing MS

Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 6:30 pm

Hanger's

2187 Lexington Road, Richmond, KY 40475

Speaker: James Wikley, MD

There's so much to know about the changes in relapsing MS treatment - and here's a chance to learn. Join a live educational program July 30, 2014 at 6:00 PM, sponsored by Biogen Idec, leaders in MS research. Get your questions answered and grab a bite (food will be provided). Come and see what all the excitement is about!

This is a pharmaceutical sponsored event.

LEXINGTON

RRMS: The Big Picture

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Program 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Marriott Griffin Gate
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511

For directions only: 859-231-5100

Featured Speakers:

David Blake, MD

Lexington Neurology

Andrea Lindsley, MS Advocate

Dinner Provided

To register, call 1-800-887-8100

This is a pharmaceutical sponsored event.

Added Today - Get Registered!

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BOWLING GREEN

Living With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - An informative event for people living with MS and their care partners

Wednesday, October 08, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Brickyard Cafe
1026 Chestnut Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101

Speaker:

Jenifer H. Patterson, RN, MSN, APRN-BC

Norton Neurology Services
Louisville, KY

Our featured speaker will discuss relapsing forms of MS, provide an overview of a once-daily oral therapy called AUBAGIO� (teriflunomide), and inform patients of available support.

This is a pharmaceutical sponsored event.

Upcoming Programs

Presents

Music and Wellness Group

Any individual with a neurological diseorder and their caregiver are welcome to join us!

July

July is hot, hot, hot! With fireworks and barbeques you may find yourself very busy. But don't forget to find time to relax and enjoy this time of year. This month we will be exploring popular summer tunes that make us feel good. You don't have to be a musician to play the drums or tone chimes, but you may find it's a great way to relieve those hot summer blues. Come cool off at the Music and Wellness group and enjoy the summer!

Who:	Any individual with a neurological diagnosis
When:	Every Tuesday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Attire:	Comfortable, casual clothing
Where:	Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center Norton St. Matthews Campus, Medical Plaza II, 3rd Floor Joan Riehm Conference Room (across from Suite 316) 3991 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, Ky 40207

Please register by calling (502) 629-1234

Be Informed:

Understanding the Prescribing Information

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Registration 11:30 AM-12:00 PM

Program 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Featured Speaker(s)

Daniel S. Bandari, MD, MS

Medical Director, MS Center of California and Research Group

Director, Multiple Sclerosis Program of the

Hoag Neurosciences Institute, Newport Beach, CA

Tracy Eicher, MD

Baptist Health

Louisville Marriot East

1903 Embassy Square Blvd

Louisville, KY 40299

(For directions only: 502-491-1184)

Lunch will be Provided.

SharedSolutionsPatientPrograms.com

*This is a pharmaceutical-sponsored program.

The National MS Society, Kentucky-Southeast Indiana Chapter presents:

SAVE YOUR SEAT!

Louisville Healthy Steps Lunch Bunch - Be at Your Best

August 5, 2014

Sign-in: 11:00 AM, Program 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

FREE lunch provided!

Kosair Charities Community Room

982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40217

The event is free and open to the public.

Space is limited so please RSVP by August 4: 1-800-344-4867 opt. 1

LEXINGTON

Learn About a Pill for Relapsing MS

Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 6:30 pm

Bella Notte

3715 Nicholasville Road,
Lexington, KY 40503

Speaker: James Winkley, MD

There's so much to know about the changes in relapsing MS treatment - and here's a chance to learn. Join a live educational program August 5, 2014 at 6:30 PM, sponsored by Biogen Idec, leaders in MS research. Get your questions answered and grab a bite (food will be provided). Come and see what all the excitement is about!

This is a pharmaceutical sponsored event.

Living With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) -

An informative event for people living with MS and their care partners

Thursday, August 14, 2014, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Vincenzo's Restaurant

150 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40202
(For directions only: 502-580-1350)

Speaker:

Dr. Nicole Everman
Lexington Neurology, Lexington, KY

Our featured speaker will discuss relapsing forms of MS, provide an overview of a once-daily oral therapy(teriflunomide), and inform patients of available support.

To register for this event, click HERE

*This is a pharmaceutical-sponsored program.

Local Research Opportunity

Are you taking an interferon beta medication for your MS?

Would you be interested in helping us assess a potential new medication?

We are currently recruiting patients for a clinical research study looking at an investigational medication that is an interferon beta requiring fewer injections than current interferon medications for relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). The study will last for just over 1 year, and patients will need to inject the investigational medication under their skin every 2 weeks.

You may be able to take part in this study if you:

Are 18-65 years of age
Have been diagnosed with a relapsing form of MS
Are currently taking an interferon beta medication BETASERON� [interferon beta-1b] or REBIF� [interferon beta-1a] and have not changed your dose for at least 4 months.

If you meet this eligibility criteria, you will be treated, supported, and monitored carefully by a team of experienced medical staff. There will be no charge to you for the study medications, health checks, and medical care related to the study.

For further information about this study, please click here: www.AllowResearchStudy.com or call (502) 899-6417.

Enrollment closes 07/31/14.

Moving Mountains for MS: 2014 Family Retreat

October 10, 2014 - October 12, 2014

4:00 PM - 12:00 PM

General Butler State Resort Park
1608 Highway 227, Carrollton, KY 41008, See Map

Weekend Overview
Children and parents will enjoy a fun two-day family retreat! The retreat will focus on healthy approaches to aspects of MS presented in a beautiful relaxed setting. The weekend will also focus on issues related to the family's journey with MS. There will be sessions for adults living with MS, caregivers, children, and teenagers, as well as combined family sessions. General Butler State Resort Park is in a unique setting on the Kentucky and Ohio rivers, one of the highest points in Carroll County.

Special Programs

Presents the

Brain Games Caf�

For individuals with neurological conditions including, but not limited to: MS, Parkinson's, stroke, Alzheimer's, dementia, etc.

Our next Cafe will be open Wednesday, August 20, 1-3 p.m.

The Brain Games Caf� is a monthly group comprised of people with memory loss and cognitive issues, and their loved one(s). Its main goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, engaging environment where people with memory loss and cognitive issues can laugh, learn, and remain socially engaged with others traveling the same journey. It is a time and place where people can interact, find support, share concerns and celebrate without feeling embarrassed or misunderstood.

Each month we will work on a new topic of concern. Come to one or come to all! You will be provided with creative games, tasks, and activities, to help you improve your memory and cognition. These workshops will be professionally led by Katherine Dally, Speech-Language Pathologist.

August 20, 2014

Word Finding

Time:	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:	Marshall Women's Center, Medical Plaza III, Suite 108, (Room 1A), Norton Hospital St. Matthews, 4121 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, Ky 40207 Free parking in the East Parking Garage
RSVP:	Registration is required. Please call (502) 559-3230, ext. 11, or email REGISTRATION

In collaboration with

*Light Refreshments will be served. Please, no children under the age of 15.

Life Skills Workshops

The Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers have created monthly classes that will help individuals with chronic neurological conditions minimize the stress of daily living by providing insight, tips and educational workshops to address a variety of life skills. These workshops are offered at Marshall Women's Health & Education Center, 4121 Dutchmans Lane, Medical Plaza III, Suite 108.

Friday, August 8, 2014, 2 to 4 p.m. "Keeping Your Faith With A Chronic Neurological Disease"
Friday, September 12, 2014, 2 to 4 p.m. "Important Legal Documents to Have Prepared"

To register for these classes or find out more information, call (502) 629-1234.

MS101

A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can raise many questions and concerns. You may feel isolated and scared, wondering how to cope with the ongoing concerns of a chronic disease. Your medical needs will be addressed and followed by your neurologist, and your neurologist doctor will be at the core of your MS treatment management.

The MS 101 workshop provides information about MS and teaches strategies to successfully manage MS and ways to cope with the emotional and physical aspects of the disease. This program is offered quarterly. It is most beneficial for individuals diagnosed with MS within the past two years.

Free meals or refreshments will be provided. Family members and friends are welcome.
No children are permitted.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 * 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 * 1 to 5 p.m.

Call (502) 629-1234, to register and find out more.

2014 Headache School

Get the facts about preventing and treating headaches

Headaches and Stress Management

Aug. 14 * 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Not all headache treatments involve medication. A licensed clinical social worker will explore stress management techniques that can help alleviate headaches.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Sept. 11 * 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a common condition that causes pain in and around the face. This condition is often misdiagnosed as a sinus or dental problem. A neurosurgeon will discuss medical and surgical options for treating trigeminal neuralgia.

Alternative Headache Treatments

Oct. 9 * 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Find out about alternative therapies that can relieve migraines, including vitamins, supplements and acupuncture.

To register for any of these free classes, call (502) 629-1234 and mention promo code "Headache School", or visit the Norton WEBSITE

Headaches are among the most common reasons people seek medical care. Now you can be part of a monthly educational and support group designed for headache sufferers. Join Brian Plato, neurologist with the Headache & Concussion Center, part of Norton Neuroscience Institute, for our monthly Headache School.

He'll cover a wide range of topics and answer questions related to headaches and their treatment.

Location:

Marshall Women's Health & Education Center

Norton Medical Plaza 3 - St. Matthews, Suite 108

4121 Dutchmans Lane * Louisville, KY 40207

Teleconferences and Webinars

Know Your Options: A Closer Look at an Oral Therapy (fingolimod) and You

TELECONFERENCES (All times ET)

All listed programs are entitled Know Your Options: A Closer Look at fingolimod and You

Programs in purple are scheduled for this week.

Tuesday, Jul 29, 7:00 PM
Thursday, Jul 31, 10:00 PM

More teleconferences are scheduled - see the website below.

Register for Programs on their website HERE

For registration questions and technical support, please contact us at:

Phone: 1-800-531-6204 | E-mail: admin@directconnectsupport.com

*These are pharmaceutical sponsored events

Get Connected to Educational Programs

Upcoming National Teleconferences (All times ET)

Programs in yellow are scheduled for this week.

Tuesday, August 19, 8:00 PM - The Importance of Adhering to Therapy
Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 PM - " "

*These are pharmaceutical sponsored events

Call today to set up a reminder call, or call in on the night you choose - 1-800-823-1880

Fundraising Opportunities

Paula's fundraising efforts continue!

And we can help. Instead of discarding those empty printer cartridges and old cell phones, let's recycle them! The Resource Center will receive all funds raised.

#1. Recycling cell phones: Turn in your old cell phones with their batteries (but no chargers or charging stations - just the phones).

#2. Ink & Toner Cartridges: Used printer ink and toner cartridges are collected. Only name brands can be recycled - no generic, compatible, re-manufactured, or office store replacement cartridges should be saved.

#3. Purchasing beautifully handmade note cards in the offices of the Resource Center made by The MS Craft Group.

Thanks, Paula!

From Paula: "Both items can be dropped off at the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center or to me.

News You Can Use

Offered year round, the MSAA Cooling Program provides a variety of lightweight ice-pack vests and accessories to help you stay cool this summer while at work, play or participating in your favorite exercise.

As the heat starts to build, so do requests for this free MSAA service, so please place your order now before the summer rush.

Please know that there is a five-year wait period to reorder any cooling products if you have already received items through the MSAA Cooling Program.

You can download the MSAA Cooling Program application or call MSAA at (800) 532-7667, ext. 130 to request an application by mail.

For more information about Cooling and Assistive Equipment from MSAA,

visit http://www.mymsaa.org/msaa-help/cooling/.

Announcement

Program Calendar

We are pleased to announce that we have a printable calendar on our Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center website page!

You can view the calendar by clicking HERE and scrolling to the bottom. Be sure to save this site to your favorites, or bookmark it! You can view the calendar by month, week, or agenda, to get a bigger picture of the programs that are being offered.

Once in the calendar, you can click on the program that you are interested in and see a pop-up a window with more information. If you have a Google calendar, there is a link to "Copy to Calendar" which allows you to save the program to your calendar as well!

You also have the option to print the calendar. The print option is at the top of the calendar.

We are very excited about this new option for our clients! We are sure it will become a great tool to keep you up-to-date on what is going on at the Resource Center and around town.

Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center
3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 316
Louisville, Kentucky 40207
502-559-3230

Another Good Read...

"Vitamin D status may relate to severity of acute optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis, new research says."

Read about it HERE

in 6/9

A slideshow...

From WebMD:
Looking Good and Feeling Good with MS.

See it HERE

An excellent tip from Cheryl, our Navigator,

and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation:

Is there an item or project you've been wanting or needing, in order to improve your quality of life?

You might get help from the MS Foundation's Brighter Tomorrow Grant. Read about it HERE

in 6/23

Just thinkin...

Weekly Classes

Presents

MS Yoga

Mondays

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

One (1) class per week at Baptist East/Milestone Wellness Center, 750 Cypress Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40207

Free of charge to patients with MS. Only individuals with multiple sclerosis can attend this class.

If you are interested in participating and are not currently in the class, please e-mail Megan.Parr@nortonhealthcare.org or call (502) 559-3230, ext. 13.

You MUST register with us and have all disclaimers signed to participate in this class.