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We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS.

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Mid America Programs & Services

Upcoming programs: 

Mapping Your Future
A Guide to Life Planning with a Chronic Illness like MS.

Marty ShenkmanCome learn about the process of providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones during this FREE educational program. Develop an integrated plan that coordinates your investments, insurance, emergency and disability planning, retirement and other needs. Financial expert, Marty Shenkmen will walk you through each step on how to create an action plan for your future.

Key Points:

  • Building a strong foundation & action plan
  • Emergency preparation
  • Power of attorney
  • Health care proxy
  • Living will
  • Protecting your children
  • Insurance

April 23, 2012
5:30-6 p.m. Registration & Dinner
6-7:15 p.m. Program
Sylvester Powell Community Center
6200 Martway Street  Mission, KS 66202

Marty is a nationally known tax attorney/CPA whose wife, now a retired anesthesiologist, was diagnosed with MS several years ago. He has spoken with estate planning councils, ABA sections and groups of individuals dealing with chronic illness (MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, etc).  

Registration is FREE but required.
Please register online or call 1-800-344-4867, press 1.

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TREND Symposium

Featured Topic: Cognition in MS

You’re invited to listen and learn from healthcare experts as they discuss possible changes in cognition in MS, what research is on the horizon, what to expect from neuropsychological testing and what adaptations, strategies & assistive technology can help.

Saturday, May 5, 2012
10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
1551 S. 70th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510

  • Overview of Cognitive Changes in MS
    • Dr. John Puente, Neurologist & Mary Filipi PhD, APRN, of Neurological and Spinal Surgery, LLC
  • Lunch & Opportunities to visit with vendors
  • Testing & Treatments for Cognitive Changes in MS
    • Dr. Robert Arias, Clinical Neuropsychologist, of Arias Neuropsychology & Behavioral Medicine
  • Adaptations & Strategies for Cognitive Changes in MS
    • Daniel Kasparek, MA, CCC-SLP & Raegan Hoffman, MS, OTR/L, of Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

Registration is FREE, but required.
Please register online or call 1-800-344-4867, press 2
 

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MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. The Mid America Chapter of the National MS Society is a community of individuals who are committed to achieving a world free of MS. We provide comprehensive support services and educational programs to people with MS, their family and friends, and raise funds locally to support the National MS Society’s research initiatives.

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