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Webcast: Living with Primary-Progressive MS

Living with Primary-Progressive MS
featuring Dorothy Northrop, MSW, ACSW and Nicholas LaRocca, PhD

This video webcast series will focus on:  

The Emotional Side of Living with Primary-Progressive MS

Length of program: 10 minutes
Downloads: Transcript (.pdf) | Podcast (.mp3)

Topics:

  • Broad range of emotions
  • Impact on family
  • Changing roles and responsibilities 

Planning Ahead While Living with Primary-Progressive MS

Length of program: 9 minutes
Downloads: Transcript (.pdf) | Podcast (.mp3)

Topics:

  • Anticipating changes
  • Creating a plan for finances, medical care, and long-term care 

Rehab Options for People with Primary-Progressive MS

Length of program: 10 minutes
Downloads: Transcript (.pdf) | Podcast (.mp3)

Topics:

  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Cognitive therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Vocational therapy

Employment Planning when Living with Primary-Progressive MS

Length of program: 6 minutes
Downloads: Transcript (.pdf) | Podcast (.mp3)

Topics:

  • Planning ahead
  • Using resources now
  • Assessing your current job

Cognitive Issues when Living with Primary-Progressive MS

Length of program: 7 minutes
Downloads: Transcript (.pdf) | Podcast (.mp3)

Topics:

  • Cognitive dysfunction in primary-progressive MS 
  • Strategies to manage cognitive issues
  • Available resources