Thrive With MS - May eNews

Update on Our Monthly Webinars

Join our free live webinars on the second Tuesday of every month . Hear healthcare professionals share strategies on managing MS symptoms so you CAN live your best possible life!

Upcoming webinars include:

May 12 - Employment Issues in MS
June 9 - Managing Weakness, Spasticity, and Tremors
July 14 - MS and Its Impact on Vision
August 11 - Relationships and Intimacy

Last Chance to Celebrate #myMSnurse!

May 12 is International Nurses Day! We are putting together a video celebrating MS Nurses, and we want YOU to be a part of it !

Answer the following questions on your phone, staying close to the camera for the best audio and visual:

Name
How an MS nurse has impacted your life
Please say: "Thank you, MS nurses!"

We will compile your messages into one video to share on our social channels on May 12. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate our MS nurses!

SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO

Ask the Can Do Team

" Do you have any tips to deal with the anxiety of COVID-19? "

Read the response from Roz Kalb, PhD.

READ THE RESPONSE

Have your own question? Ask us!

Are You Ready for Summer?

Most of us enjoy the warm weather months; the longer days, lots of sunshine, and time enjoying the great outdoors. For some individuals, however, summertime can be a tough time for managing their MS.

Here are some resources to help you achieve the ultimate fun in the sun !

1. Ask the Can Do Team: "Do you have recommendations for cooling vests?"

1. Webinar: Enjoying Recreational and Leisure Activities

2. Ask the Can Do Team: "How can I enjoy vacations with MS?"

3. Webinar: The Ups and Downs of Fall Prevention

5. Article: Summer Heat and MS

FIND MORE RESOURCES

Tips on Living Well With MS During Coronavirus

Managing Risk

Featuring Kathy Costello, MS, ANP-BC, MSCN and

Roz Kalb, PhD

WATCH

Mindfulness and Meditation

Featuring Ann Mullinix, OTR/L

WATCH

Staying Active

Featuring Roz Kalb, PhD

and Mandy Rohrig,

PT, DPT, MSCS

WATCH

To see more tips and additional information on living well with M S during the coronavirus pandemic, visit our coronavirus resource page !

These programs are possible thanks to the generous support of:

Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Genentech, Novartis, and Sanofi Genzyme.

Join the Kick MS Squad and Support Families In Need

Now, more than ever, families living with MS need your support. Join the KickMS Squad , start your fundraising campaign, and fuel life-changing programs for the MS community.

Shaun from Game Attack live streamed 12 hours of Mario Cart and raised over $5,000 for families living with MS!

Here are three easy ways you can make a difference:

Set up a Facebook fundraising campaign, and ask your community to donate.
Create a virtual fundraising event, such as a video game live stream!
Set up a socially distant outdoor activity (biking, running, swimming) to raise awareness and funds for families living with MS.

Your impact will transform the lives of families living with MS for years to come. Let's do this!

Managing Employment Challenges With MS

Fatigue, changes in thinking and memory, mood changes, visual problems, reduced mobility, balance, and strength, and bladder or bowel difficulties are all MS symptoms that can impact activities in the workplace. It's never to early to start thinking proactively about managing these symptoms.

Here are a few strategies and tips for optimizing your performance and requesting job accommodations so you can continue to be a productive and successful employee!

Resources for Living Well: MS Path 2 Care

MS Path 2 Care is an incredible resource for individuals and families living with MS who are struggling to navigate their healthcare. Visit MS Path 2 Care, developed in partnership with Can Do MS, and learn how to find the professionals and build the team that can help you and your loved ones thrive in every aspect of life.