Life, even with a debilitating, degenerative, progressive, incurable disease, is all about the living. By Trevis GleasonFor Life With Multiple Sclerosis Reviewed: March 15, 2023 I wrote in my memoir, Chef Interrupted, that if I say it out loud,...
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Complications of Multiple Sclerosis
MS can lead to a number of medical problems, from bladder dysfunction to pressure sores. By Quinn Phillips Medically Reviewed by Michael R. Yochelson, MD, MBA Reviewed: March 4, 2023 MS complications due to long-standing disease can affect many parts of...
How to Spot the Signs of an MS Flare
How to Spot the Signs of an MS Flare | Everyday Health About 85 percent of people who have multiple sclerosis are first diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). This means they have relapses (also...
7 Tips to Beat Brain Fog, Foster Focus, and Improve Mental Clarity
Do your thoughts feel fuzzy, sluggish, or scatterbrained? There are things you can do to potentially sharpen your cognitive function.
Multiple Sclerosis Treatments
The term “multiple sclerosis” refers to the multiple areas of scar tissue — often called “lesions” — that develop along nerve fibers in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve and that are visible in MRI scans. The literal meaning of “sclerosis” is “pathological hardening of tissue.”
MS AND BRAIN HEALTH
his short guide is a resource to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) understand how they can keep their brains as healthy as possible and request the highest possible standard of care from healthcare professionals.
MP Majid Jowhari Celebrates UN’s International Day of People with Disabilities
Dear Peter and MY MS Family Members, 😊 I hope this email finds you well. This is Shadi, Parliamentary Assistant from MP Majid Jowhari's Office. As we all celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities this weekend, I am reaching...
Pitching in on the Holiday Food Drive for Richmond Hill Food Bank
My MS Family joined in the spirit of the season yesterday, November 26, 2022, at the Richmond Hill Food Bank's Holiday Food Drive. The event took place at the Richmond Hill BingoWorld's evening session. Prizes were donated to the event raffle. Thanks to Jeanine...
The Mental Toll of Disability Is Inflating — We Have to Do Something
The weight of living in a world that doesn’t consider disabled people’s needs is piling on. Something has to change.
Cheelcare
Cheelcare is creating striking assistive devices that facilitate independence for people with limited abilities. Their flagship product, the Cheelcare Companion, is a motorized attachment for powering and steering manual wheelchairs.
What Is a Physiatrist?
Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. It reduces your quality of life and restricts daily activities, contributing to higher rates of depression and anxiety. Untreated pain is also associated with an increased risk of health problems like heart disease, respiratory infections, and reduced mobility.
Life Assure Medical Alert
Life AssureTM Medical Alert is the foremost provider of medical alert devices for Canadians.
GET OVER IT!
Sometimes people let the same problem make them miserable for years when they could just say, So what. That’s one of my favorite things to say. So what.”
Vidofludimus Calcium Reduced RRMS Brain Lesions in EMPhASIS Trial
Treatment with the experimental immune-modulating therapy vidofludimus calcium reduced disease activity on MRI scans in adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), data from the Phase 2 EMPhASIS clinical trial shows.
Restless Legs Syndrome & MS
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation.
SELF WORTH
Your self worth is what makes you happy and when your happy You make those around you Happy!
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES!
Though we may not always realize it, life’s limitations can sometimes inspire us to strive for heights we may not have reached otherwise. And it’s an important lesson for who WE are navigating the sometimes difficult journey
Accessible 2012 Grand Caravan
Here is a great opportunity to buy an accessible van. As you can see by the picturesn, it's in great shape. If you are in need of an accessible van or know someone who is, here is your chance to buy a great vehicle. The front passenger seat is made and installed by...
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