This Valentine's Day,
Love
(and
Live
)
Your Best
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Valentine's Day
- whether you celebrate it with your partner, parents, or best friends - is a holiday about relationships, communication, and intimacy. Here are three resources to help you love (and live) your best!
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Get ready for an open and thorough discussion about how MS can interfere with sexual functions and tools for enjoying your sexuality and intimacy.
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Join a couple living with MS as they discuss their deep love for one another and how honest communication strategies have helped them grow closer than ever.
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Single and ready to mingle? This educational scenario outlines strategies for communicating with loved ones, finding a partner, and planning for a family.
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SKI for MS Is Bringing the
POW
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NEW THIS YEAR: the SKI for MS Vertical Challenge
! Combining the pow and gnar of every skier at every mountain, we'll shred 5,000,000 feet while raising $250,000 to empower and transform lives.
Together, we WILL carve out a difference for families in need!
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SKI for MS is sponsored by Genentech and Biogen.
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Striving for Cognitive Wellness
Tuesday, March 10
8-9:15 pm EST
Join us as we delve into the common cognitive symptoms of MS. We'll discuss how cognitive wellness can impact your relationships, employment, and communication while providing practical strategies for improving cognitive functioning.
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Fatigue
and Sleep
Tuesday, April 14
8-9:15 pm EST
Trouble sleeping? Waking up feeling less rested than when you fell asleep? Sleep disturbances and fatigue are common symptoms of MS. In this webinar, we'll share how to recognize if you or a loved one are experiencing these symptoms plus management strategies for sleep problems.
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Therapy: When to Seek It and What to Expect
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You're not alone. There are resources and people available to help you. If you or a loved one are having difficulty managing mood, behavior, and/or coping strategies, it's okay to ask for help.
Knowing how to engage and find professional help can seem overwhelming. In this month's article, clinical psychologists Peggy Crawford and Jean Simmons guide you through the steps in this process.
Read more
to learn how to find a mental health professional, what to expect in therapy, and when it's time to seek treatment.
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Register for a JUMPSTART
®
Program Near You
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Join us for a free, one-day program to learn strategies to improve your quality of life, meet others in your community living with MS, and find local resources.
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Grand Prairie, TX - March 7
San Antonio, TX - March 14
Minnetonka, MN - March 21
Houston, TX - April 4
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Discover Your Path to Care!
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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.
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Step up to your MS diagnosis! Watch archived recordings of our first virtual conference.
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Can Do On Demand* added three new resources on living well with MS.
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*Sponsored by Genentech and
Sanofi Genzyme
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Missed last week's webinar on emotional wellness? Watch it in the archives!
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Grey Matter: A Strong Indicator of MS Progression
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Evolving research shows that the brain’s grey m
atter can play a key role in t
he progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). For years, white matter was the focus when it came to MS, but researchers now know that changes in grey matter can be associated with a decline in physical and cognitive abilities—and can even help predict
long-term disability.
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"My husband has lost the desire to be intimate due to loss of sensations caused by MS. How can I be a better partner in areas of intimacy?"
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100% of proceeds support families living with MS.
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Start a fundraiser to send families living with MS to
life-changing programs.
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For every teal MS bracelet sold, Lokai donates $1 to
Can Do MS programs!
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This eNewsletter is partially sponsored with generous support from:
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Can Do MS delivers health and wellness education programs to help families living with MS thrive.
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