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MNM Words of Inspiration for People with MS Arthur: Ellen Sue Stern (B383)
A book of reflections on themes including diagnosis, courage, depression, perspective, flexibility, finances, intimacy, parenting, nature and courage.
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MNM A Delicate Balance Living Successfully With Chronic Illness (B360)
Susan Milstrey Wells, Da Capo Press (2000), A thoughtful journey in learning to live with a chronic illness.
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MNM A Family Caregiver Speaks Up (B404)
Author: Suzanne Geffen Mintz, Capital Books, Inc. 2007. A caregiver tells her own story and shows how you too can learn to "speak up" for yourself, your loved one, and all family caregivers.
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MNM A Man's Guide to Coping with Disability (B342)
Resource for Rehabilitation, This book includes information about men's responses to disability, with a special emphasis on the values men place on independence, occupational achievement, and physical activity. Information on finding local services, self-help groups, laws that affect
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MNM A Women's Guide to Coping with Disability (B341)
Resource for Rehabilitation, This unique book addresses the special needs of women with disabilities and chronic conditions, such as social relationships, sexual functioning, pregnancy, childrearing, caregiving, and employment. Special attention is paid to ways in which women can advo
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MNM Alternative Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis (B314)
Allen C. Bowling, M.D., Ph.D., Demos Medical Publishing 2001, Information on the relevance, safety, and effectiveness of various alternative therapies that are not typically considered in discussions of MS management yet that are in widespread use.
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MNM Avoiding Attendants From Hell (B370)
June Price, Science & Humanities Press 2002, A practical guide to finding, hiring & keeping personal care attendants. 166 pages
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MNM Barrier Free Friendships Author: Joni Eareckson Tada and Steve Jensen (B389)
A book that shares how you can overcome obstacles that have kept you from becoming friends with those who may be limited by their bodies or their circumstances.
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MNM Barrier-Free Travel (B330)
Candy Harrington, A book for wheelchair or scooter users, slow walkers and travel agents for resources, travel tips, and updated information about accessible travel options
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MNM Barrier-Free Travel 3rd Edition (B398)
This book covers everything from the logistics of air travel and how to protect your wheelchair in flight, to how to find an accessible hotel room. Extensive chapters on cruises and accessible shore excursions are also included. Candy B. Harrington; 2009 Demos Medical Publising, LLC
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MNM Blindsided (B350)
Richard M. Cohen, Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., A compelling account of Richard Cohen's life with MS for more than 30 years.
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MNM Clinical Trials What You Should Know Before Volunteering to be a Research Subject (B326)
J. Joseph Giffels, A book about what you should know before volunteering to be a research subject.
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MNM Coffee in the Cereal (B352)
Lorna Moorhead, Pathfinder Publishing of California, A book written by a woman with MS who recounts the experience of her first year with multiple sclerosis and how to deal with the practical problems faced by many MS patients.
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MNM Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities (B333)
A guide to exploring today's assistive technology.
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MNM Coping with Vision Loss (B329)
Bill Chapman, Ed. D., A wealth of options to those with severe visual impairment.
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MNM Courage: The Story of the Mighty Effort to End the Devestating Effects of Multiple Sclerosis (B324)
Richard Trubo, Ivan R. Dee 2001, This is the moving story of one woman's unceasing devotion to her brother and how her dream to end the devastating effects of MS was transformed into one of the most powerful and effective national health organizations in the world, a passion she pursued for more than half a century.
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MNM Creative Caregiving (B112)
James R. Sherman, Pathway Books 1994, This is a good book to help prevent caregiver burn-out.
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MNM Curing MS (B344)
Howard L. Weiner, M.D., Crown Publishers, A moving personal account of the long-term scientific quest to pinpoint the origins of the disease and to find a breakthrough treatment for it's victims. The author of this book has been at the cutting edge of MS research and drug development.
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MNM Driving with Confidence A Guide to Driving with Low Vision (B397)
A book that provides discussion on realities of low vision conditions and resources on how to maximize chances of retaining and/or extending driving privileges. It also porvides a detailed description of driving vision regulations in every state in the US. Eli Peli & Doron Peli; 2002 World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.
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MNM Easy Elegant Dining (B113)
ALKIRE, GRATIA GREENE, TIA Publishing 1993, Do you have MS.....you can still entertain and enjoy it.
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MNM Employment Issues and Multiple Sclerosis Authors: Phillip Rumrill Jr., Mary Hennessey, Steven Nissen (B390)
A book for a person with MS who has questions regarding employment and disability. This book covers vocational rehab, job placement and laws covering employment.
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MNM Enabling Romance (B332)
Ken Kroll, Levy Klein, A guide to love, sex, and relationships for people with disabilities.
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MNM Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disability (B399)
A comprehensive guide covering topics such as how to write your will, naming a power of attorney, determining how much life insurance your family needs, figuring out whether you need a living trust, when to work with a lawyer, and much more. Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JD. 193 pages, 2009
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MNM Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis (B371)
Jeffrey N. Gingold, Demos Medical Publishing LLC, A courageous and compelling personal account of one man's struggle with the cognitive aspect of multiple sclerosis.
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MNM Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis, 2nd Edition Arthur: Jeffrey Gingold (B410)
Understanding and managing the cognitive challenges of MS.
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MNM Fall Down Laughing (B310)
David L. Lander, Penguin Putnam 2000, This is a funny and often sad account of an actor's coming to terms with his bouts of MS.
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MNM Fatigue (B349)
Lauren B. Krupp, Butterworth Heinemann, A book that discusses the role of fatigue in a full range of specific syndromes along with current approaches for management.
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MNM Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis (B373)
A practical guide for physicians and other health care professionals that discusses the impact of fatigue on the individual with MS, the potential etiologies underlying MS related fatigue, its workup and diagnosis, and management strategies.
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MNM Fighting Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis (B396)
Nancy A. Lowenstein, Demos Medical Publishing, LLC (2009). A book that provides practical ways to create new habits and increase your energy.
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MNM Forever Hope Within Me: Poems of Memories Optimism and Hope (B127)
P.J. Kahl, New Hope Publishing 1995, Poems in the book may take you on journeys into a forgotten past or lift your spirits in hope.
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MNM Get Fit While You Sit (B347)
Charlene Torkelson, Hunter House, Inc., A book that provides a one-hour total body workout that can be done right from a chair.
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MNM Glorious One-Pot Meals Arthur: Elizabeth Yarnell (B412)
Elizabeth Yarnell is a certified nutritional consultant who shares a new patented way to cook quick and easy one-pot meals, while keeping ingredients intact and full of flavor.
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MNM Healing Conversations (B338)
Nance Guilmartin, Jossey-Bass, A book that prepares us how to say things when you don't know what to say.
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MNM Health Insurance Resources (B328)
Dorothy E. Northrop, Stephen Cooper, A book about health insurance resources and options for people with a chronic disease or disability.
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MNM How to Build Ramps for Home Accessibility (B114)
METROPOLITAN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT, Metropolitan Center for Independent Living 1993, A practical guide for your home
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MNM I'd Rather Be Working (B354)
Gayle Backstrom, Amacom, A step by step guide to financial self support for people with chronic illness.
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MNM Impotence (It's Reversible) (B315)
KEVIN L. BILLUPS, MD & STEVEN K. WILSON, MD, FACS, SOUTHWEST IMPOTENCY CENTER 1999, Information on impotence, its physical causes, diagnosis, and treatment options
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MNM In the Shadows: Living and Coping with a Loved Ones Chronic Illness (B126)
David M. Luterman, Jade Press 1995, Dr. Luterrman and his wife have MS together due to her disease. He integrates ideas from his own family with those from lives who are affected by diabetes, Alzheimer's, lupus and arthritis.
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MNM Insurance Solutions (B334)
Laura D. Cooper, Esq., A workbook for people with a chronic disease or disability.
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MNM It Takes Courage: Coping with Chronic Illness: Author: Thomas Holtackers, PT (B384)
A book about a man's success over adversity and how he navigated through yeasrs of challenges related to his MS diagnosis, while preparing himself for a future free from disability.
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MNM Jokes My Father Never Taught Me (B406)
Author: Rain Pryor with Cathy Crimmins, HarperCollins, 2007. A memoir written by Rain Pryor about her father Richard Pryor.
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MNM Kind Words for Caring People: Daily Affirmations for Caregivers (B220)
PITZELE, SEFRA KOBRIN, Health Communications, Inc. 1993, You can feel better when you start your day with a message of hope, warmth and love.
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MNM Lean On Me (B368)
Nancy Davis, Fireside 2006, Nancy Davis was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 33 and this book is her personal story with a step by step guide to empower anyone to take charge of his or her own health care. 271 pages
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MNM Leave No Nurse Behind: Nurses Working with Disabilities (B408)
Author: Donna Carol Maheady, ARNP, EdD, iUniverse, 2006. Eleven nurses who defied disability tell their personal stories of courage and determination in the face of stigma and discrimination, proving that nurses with disabilities have the ability to successfully fill the jobs that so desperately need filling.
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MNM Legwork an Inspiring Journey Through a Chronic Illness (B364)
Ellen Burstein MacFarlane and Patricia Burstein, iUniverse.com, Inc. (2000), A moving story of award-winning TV investigative consumer journalist Ellen Bursteing MacFarlane's battle with MS and her crusade to help others like herself seduced by a doctor's false promises.
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MNM Life on Cripple Creek (B331)
Dean Kramer, Essays on Living with Multiple Sclerosis
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MNM Life on Wheels 2nd Edition (B395)
Gary Karp, Demos Medical Publishing, LLC (2009). A guidebook for those with a mobility disability offering practical information on how to adapt your home, choose a wheelchair, take care of your body, explore your sexuality and much more.
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MNM Lifelines Stories from Women WIth Hope (B337)
Rita Glaze, Intuitive Health, Stories of courage and connection from women who have faced life-changing illness
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MNM Living With Loss Meditations for Grieving Widows Arthor: Ellen Sue Stern (B385)
An uplifting meditational book gives voice to your emotions and concerns of grieving your husband.
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MNM Living With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (B392)
An overview that educates people about progressive MS and how to manage the challenges that lie ahead. The authors emphasize a wellness approach that includes weighing your options, planning for your future, and maintaining humor & adversity in the face of adversity.
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MNM Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis 5th Edition (B377)
A book that discusses symptoms of MS and clinically tested and proven methods for the proper and effective management of each.
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MNM Mayo Clinic on Chronic Pain (B361)
Susan Milstrey Wells, Mayo Foundation (2002), A thoughtful journey in learning to live with a chronic illness
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MNM Meeting the Challenge Living With Chronic Illness (B339)
Audrey Kron, M.A., CGP, A thoughtful and caring look at the problems and solutions that face individuals and couples living with chronic illness.
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MNM Mental Sharpening Stones (B394-1)
Jeffrey N. Gingold, This book offers strategies that will assist those living with MS to retain their intellectual faculties through sharpening their mental discipline.
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MNM More Than Money (B363)
Neil Cavuto, HarperCollins Publishers Inc. (2004), Neil Cavuto, anchor and VP of business news at Fox News Channel, was diagnosed with MS. In this book he offers portraits of the many people who have motivated him and inspired him who have also faced setbacks and have triumphed over many different obstacle
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MNM MS and Your Feelings Author: Allison Shadday (B381)
A pyschotherapist and person with MS discusses effective strategies for coping with MS and the emotional effects it causes.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis 300 Tips for Making Life Easier 2nd Edition (B357)
This book is filled with tips, techniques, and shorcuts to help conserve time and energy.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis A Guide for Families 3rd Edition (B358)
Rosalind C. Kalb, Ph.D., Demos Medical Publishing, LLC, A guide that provides the information and advice needed to help relatives cope with MS and other life changes.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed 3rd Edition Author: Nancy Holland, T. Jock Murray and Stephen C. Reingold (B379)
A guide for for learning about multiple sclerosis, the impact it will have on your life, and the most current medical treatments available for managing it.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis A Self-Care Guide to Wellness (B287)
Nancy Holland, June Halper, Demos Medical Publishing 2005, A book that focuses on staying well in the presence of MS. This book includes information on disease management, general health issues, managing financial resources, health insurance options, community living options, and the promise of research.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis for Dummies (B376)
A guide for people with MS that gives expert advice on making personal treatment choices, managing symptoms, staying healthy and maximizing your health insurance options.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis in Clinical Practice
Stanley Van Den Noort and Nancy Holland, Demos 1999, Book that provides basic groundwork needed to treat patients who have MS. It is designed for all physicians who manage the disease, emphasizing those therapies that can be used successfully by the non-MS specialist and indicating when referral is appropriate.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto (B403)
Author: Julie Stachowiak, PhD, Demos Medical Publising LLC 2010. As an epidemiologist who is also a person living with MS, Julie has an in-depth understanding about the scientific developments around MS.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis Q & A Reassuring Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Author: Beth Ann Hill (B386)
A person diagnosed with MS discusses the wide array of symptoms and tests, medical terminology, treatment options and lifestyle changes associated with MS.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help...A Patient's View Author: Ed Lash (B388)
A book written by a person with MS that provides his story and techniques of program he utilized to recover and stabilize his MS.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis The Guide to Treatment and Management 6th Edition (B359)
Chris H. Polman, Alan J. Thompson, T. Jock Murray, Allen C. Bowling, John H. Noseworthy, Demos Medical Publishing, LLC, A book of the latest and most frequently used treatments for multiple sclerosis.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis The History of a Disease (B346)
T. Jock Murray, OC, MD, Demos Medical Publishing, This book demonstrates how progress in diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis has paralleled the development of medical science, from the early developments in modern studies of anatomy and pathology, to the framing of the disease in the nineteenth century.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis The Questions You Have The Answers You Need 4th Edition (B393)
A definitive guide that covers general information about Multiple Sclerosis in an easy to read question and answer format.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis Understanding The Cognitive Challenges (B372)
Nicholas LaRocca, PhD & Rosalind Kalb, PhD, Demos Medical Publishing, LLC 2006, A comprehensive discussion of MS related cognitive dysfunction, including the changes that can occur, their assessment and treatment, and strategies for dealing with their impact in daily life
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for Families (B297)
Rosalind C. Kalb, Demos Vermande 1998, Useful book for both families living with MS and the professionals who assist them.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Care Guide to Wellness (B287)
Nancy J. Holland and June Halper, Paralyzed Veterans of America 1998, Wellness can be achieved through developing some control over your physical life....nutrition, exercise, home aids.
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MNM My Grampy Can't Walk (B366)
Vanita Oelshchlager 2006, A story for children about a child's grandpa who can't walk anymore because he has multiple sclerosis and it talks and provides beautiful illustrations about how his MS does not slow him down.
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MNM My Story A Photographic Essay on Life With Multiple Sclerosis (B355)
Amelia Davis, Demos Medical Publishing, Inc., A book of inspirational stories and photographs of women, men, and children who live with multiple sclerosis. 112 pages
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MNM One More Day (B219)
PITZELE, SEFRA KOBRIN, Hazelden Foundation 1988, Daily medications for the chronically ill.
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MNM People With MS With the Courage to Give (B351)
Jackie Waldman, Conari Press, A book of 24 inspiring stories of people with MS.
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MNM Plaintext Essays (B8)
Nancy Mairs, University of Arizona Press 1986, Essays for women. What does it mean to be a woman in a patriarchal world-a world where male interests, pursuit, and values create the cultural standards by which human ideas and actions are judged.
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MNM Preventing Caregiver Burnout (B320)
James R. Sherman, Ph.D., Pathways Books 1994, A book directed at the issues faced by primary caregivers of disabled persons.
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MNM Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (B400)
Addresses the wide variety of physical and emotional issues experienced by people with PPMS and their families. Chapters explain nature of the disease and its characteristics, as well as multidisciplinary management. Nancy J Holland, Jack S. Burks, Diana M. Schneider, 2010
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MNM Residential Remodeling and Universal Design (B290)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal, Making homes more comfortable and accessible.
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MNM Resources for People with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions (B343)
Resource for Rehabilitation, This book includes information about specific diseases and conditions; the psychological aspects of the condition; professional service providers; environmental adaptations; assistive devices; and descriptions of organizations and publications.
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MNM Rick Steves' Easy Access Europe (B353)
Rick Steves & Ken Plattner, Avalon Travel, A guide that provides tips on getting around parts of Europe easily for people with limited mobility.
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MNM Silent Night Author: Sue Thomas with S. Rickly Christian (B387)
An inspirational story about a women who lost her hearing as a child and also was diagnosed with MS.
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MNM Speedbumps Flooring It Through Hollywood (B362)
Teri Garr with Henriette Mantel, Penguin Group (2005), In her laugh-out-loud funny and inspiring autobiography, Teri Garr, one of Hollywood's best-loved comediennes, muses about movies, men, motherhood, and MS
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MNM Spinal Network The Total Wheelchair Resource Book (B345)
Nine Lives Press, Inc., A resource book for people with wheelchairs.
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MNM Stong At the Broken Places (B409)
Author: Richard M Cohen, HarperCollins Publishers, 2007. Richard Cohen spent three years chronicling the lives of five diverse "citizens of sickness" and shared their inspirational and revealing stores.
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MNM Tai Chi Exercise 2000 (D037)
National MS Society, MN Chapter, A Tai Chi exercise program for people with MS.
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MNM Taking Charge: Overcoming the Challenges of Long Term Illness (B107)
IRENE POLLIN, Random House 1994, A very personal book on how to preserve the quality of your life; plan a productive future and master the eight most common fears.
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MNM The Art of Getting Well (B327)
David Spero, R.N., BSN, A five-step plan for maximizing health when you have a chronic illness.
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MNM The Breakdown Lane (B369)
Jacquelyn Mitchard, Harpercollins Publishers, Inc. 2005, In this witty, warm, and very wise novel, a woman named Julieanne Gillis, who writes an advice column for a clueless public, finds herself at sea when confronted with family and health crises of her own. Mitchard provides a sensitive and realistic portraya
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MNM The Chronic Illness Workbook (B367)
Patricia A. Fennell, MSW, LCSW-R, Spring Harbor Press 2001, A book about strategies and solutions for a person with a chronic illness. 241 pages
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MNM The Comfort of Home (B365)
Maria M. Meyer & Paula Derr, RN with the NMSS, CareTrust Publications LLC, An illustrated step by step guide for multiple sclerosis caregivers. 325 pages
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MNM The Comfort of Home: An Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide for Caregivers (B313)
Maria Meyer wih Paula Derr, CareTrust Publications 1998, Takes you through all the steps of home care, helping you to: make the home safe and comfortable for people with special needs; easily handle everyday activities like toileting, bathing, and wheelchair transfers; ensure proper nutrition; avoid infections
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MNM The First Year Multiple Sclerosis (B340)
Margaret Blackstone, Marlowe & Company, A patient expert guides those newly diagnosed step by step through their first year with MS.
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MNM The Health Robbers (B294)
Stephen Barrett, Prometheus Books 1993, Explaining the dangers of quack medicine.(alternative therapies)
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MNM The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology and Devices (B402)
Suzanne Robitaille, Demos Medical Publishibng, LLC (2010), An illustrated guide about assistive technologies and devices chronicles the use of AT/AD - technology used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.
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MNM The Magic of Humor in Caregiving (B322)
James R. Sherman, Ph.D., Pathways Books 1995, Discusses the role of humor in caregiving
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MNM The MS Workbook Living Fully with Multiple Sclerosis Author: Robert Fraser, George Kraft, Dawn Ehde, Kurt Johnson (B380)
A book with clear practical tips for taking care of your health, your livelihood, and your relationships.
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MNM The Personal Care Attendant Guide (B378)
A guide to finding a competent caregiver. It also gives current and prospective attendants vital information and real-life examples to help them succeed in this demanding work environment.
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MNM The Stress and Mood Management Program for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (B407)
Author: David C. Mohr, Oxford University Press, 2010. This workbook will help you to learn skills for identifying and challenging your unhelpful thoughts and how to motivate yourself.
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MNM There Is Room At The Inn (B374)
A guide to accessible inns and bread and breakfasts throughout the United States.
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MNM Vignettes Stories From Lives With Multiple Sclerosis (B101)
Academy Books 1993, A collection of stories how individuals, cope, become angry, suffer and live through the process.
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MNM We All Come in Different Packages: Activities to Increase Handicap Awareness (B304)
Dee Konczal and Loretta Pesetski, The Learning Works, INC. 1983, Helps to make children more aware of handicaps and more understanding of people who have them. Group activities; workbook
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MNM When Mommy Is Sick (B295)
SHERKIN-LANGER, FERNE, Albert Whitman & Company 1995, When mommy is in the hospital, as she is frequently sick, her child misses her a lot. (great illustrations)
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MNM When the Diagnosis is Multiple Sclerosis (B405)
Author: Kym Orsetti Furney, M.D., The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009. Kym Furney, a physician, shares her personal journey about her diagnosis of multiple sclerois.
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MNM When the Road Turns (B325)
Margot Russell, Inspirational stories by and about people with MS.
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MNM Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis A Journey to Health and Healing Loren M. Fishman, MD & Eric Small (B382)
A comprehensive guide to applying the principles of yoga to MS management.
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MNM101 Accessible Vacations Author: Cindy B. Harrington (B391)
A guidebook dedicated exclusively to wheelchair-accessible destinations, lodgings, recreational opportunities, and tourist attractions.
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MNM "¡Pero si te ves tan bien!"
Algunas maneras de manejar los síntomas "invisibles" de EM. Disponible sólo en la Internet. Folleto de 5 páginas. www.nationalmssociety.org/espanol (4/08)
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MNM A Guide for Caregivers
Tanya Radford Last updated February 2005 Practical issues faced by caregivers. Includes resource list.
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MNM A Place in the Workforce
Last updated February 2005 A reprint from InsideMS on employment strategies and options. Photos. Large format reprint.
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MNM Acupuncture in MS: The Basic Facts
by Alan Bowling, MD, PhD and Tom Stewart Published in 2004 An exploration of what is known and not known about this complementary therapy.
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MNM ADA and People with MS
Laura Cooper, Esq., Nancy Law, LSW, with Jane Sarnoff Last updated June 2005 What the Americans with Disabilities Act means in employment, public accommodations, and more.
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MNM Americans with Disabilities Act Your Employment Right as an Individual (I53)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1997
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MNM Annual Report
Minnesota Multiple Sclerosis Society
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MNM At Home with MS: Adapting Your Environment
Jane E. Harmon, OTR Last updated 8/03 Modify a house or apartment to save energy, compensate for reduced vision or mobility, and live comfortably when MS is severe. Many do-it-yourself changes. Illustrated with children's "Design for Living" projects. 32-page booklet.
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MNM Bowel Problems: The Basic Facts
Lat updated 2004 Ways to manage common bowel problems in MS.
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MNM But You Look So Good
Last updated March 2006 Coping with invisible MS symptoms.
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MNM Caring for Loved Ones with Advanced MS (BR0068)
The purpose of this booklet is to provide information, caregiving tips, and support to families providing significant daily care to a family member with MS. Last updated 6/2008
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MNM Choosing the Right Health-Care Provider
Developed with the National Council of Clinical Advisory Committee Chairs Last updated February 2005 Outlines some steps people with MS should take when choosing a health-care provider---and it explains how professionals come to be listed on chapters' referral lists.
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MNM Clear Thinking About Alternative Therapies
Virginia Foster, with a contribution by Ellen Burstein MacFarlane Last updated June 2004 Facts and common misconceptions, plus practical ways to evaluate benefits and risks.
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MNM Comparacion De Los Medicamentos Modificadores De La Enfremedad: Hechos Basicos Sobre Esclerosis Multiple (I15)
National MS Society 2000
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MNM Controlando los Problemas de la Vejiga en la Esclerosis Múltiple
Por Nancy J. Holland, RN, EdD Actualizado último: 3/00 Los problemas de la vejiga explicados; procedimiento para mantenerla en buen funcionamiento. Ilustraciónes. 20 páginas. Folleto.
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MNM Controlling Bladder Problems in Multiple Sclerosis
Nancy J. Holland, RN, EdD Last updated March 2005 Managing common MS bladder problems with self-help and medications.
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MNM Controlling Spasticity in MS
Nancy Holland, EdD, with Serena Stockwell Last updated June 2005 Managing this common, sometimes disabling, MS symptom --- roles of self-help, medications, physical therapists, nurses, and physicians.
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MNM Cuidando de una persona con esclerosis múltiple
Cuestiones prácticas que enfrentan los cuidadores; incluye una lista de recursos. Folleto de 22 páginas. 8/07
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MNM Debo Trabajar? Información para Empleados
Actualizado último: 7/99 Una exposición general sobre las preocupaciones con el empleo que pueden tener las personas recientemente diagnosticadas con MS. 8 páginas. Folleto.
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MNM Dental Health: The Basic Facts
Created 2005 A basic overview of appropriate dental care, routine dental visits and problems, and information specific to people with MS.
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MNM Depression and Multiple Sclerosis
Last updated June 2005 Symptoms of depression, the relationship between MS and depression, available therapies, and where to find help.
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MNM Diagnosis: The Basic Facts
Last updated 2006 Explains usual steps and tests. Includes information on how to prepare for an MRI.
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MNM Diagnostico (I26)
National MS Society 2002
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MNM Diagnóstico: Hechos Básicos sobre Esclerosis Múltiple (EG0759)
Explica los procedimientos y exámenes utilizados en el diagnostico de la EM. Incluye como prepararse para una RM (MRI por sus siglas en inglés). Folleto de 9 páginas. 2006
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MNM Disclosure: The Basic Facts
Last updated 2004 Discusses whom, when, and how to tell in both personal and work situations; includes personal vignettes.
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MNM Ejercicios Prácticos de Estiramiento con un Ayudante para las Personas con Esclerosis Múltiple (ES6050)
por Beth E. Gibson, PT; revisión/interpretación: Hector E. Mendez, LCSW, Un manual ilustrado con ejercicios de estiramiento y equilibrio utilizando un ayudante. Folleto de 32 páginas. 4/02
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MNM Ejercicios Prácticos de Estiramiento para las Personas con Esclerosis Múltiple (6049)
por Beth E. Gibson, PT; revisión/interpretación: Hector E. Mendez, LCSW, Un manual ilustrado con ejercicios de estiramiento y equilibrio que se pueden realizar en el hogar. Folleto de 28 páginas. 9/07
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MNM Exercise as Part of Everyday Life
Mary Harmon Last updated May 2005 Physical activity can be a regular part of staying healthy if you have MS. Includes tips on handling MS symptoms.
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MNM Fatigue: What You Should Know
Last updated February 2005 MS fatigue can be reduced with treatments and self-help.
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MNM Focus on Employment (ER4325)
A reprint from InsideMS. On disclosure, ADA, fatigue & cognitive issues on the job, and telework. 24-page large format reprint. Last updated 9/07.
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MNM Food for Thought: MS and Nutrition
by Denise M. Nowack, RD, with Jane Sarnoff Last updated 8/03 A guide to healthy eating, which includes managing symptoms, changing eating habits, and the effects of diet on MS. Illustrations.
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MNM Gait or Walking Problems: The Basic Facts
Last updated 2003 Walking problems and how they can be addressed. 7-page fact sheet.
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MNM Genetics: The Basic Facts
Last updated 2003 Basic facts about MS and heredity.
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MNM Hiring Help at Home: The Basic Facts
Last updated 2005 Checklists and worksheets for people who need help at home. Forms for a needs assessment, job description, and employment contract.
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MNM History of MS: The Basic Facts
Dr. Loren Rolak Last updated 2003 Overview of MS from the Middle Ages to the present, highlights role of the Society since 1946. 13 pages.
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MNM Hoja bilingüe de información sobre la esclerosis múltiple
Este formato permite a las familias bilingües aprender lo básico sobre la esclerosis múltiple. Folleto de 8 páginas. 2007
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MNM Hormones: The Basic Facts
Last updated 2005 Frequently asked questions about MS and hormones.
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MNM Información para los Empleadores
Actualizado último: 12/06 Para dar a empleadores cuando esten preparados a divulgar su esclerosis múltiple.
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MNM Información Para Obtener los Medicamentos Modificadores de la Enfermedad
Actualizado último: 5/02 Nuevo. Explica la ayuda ofreció por compañías de droga para aliviar dificultades financieras causadas por el costo alto de los medicamentos modificadores de la enfermedad. 16 páginas. Folleto.
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MNM Information for Employers
Last updated December 2006 For people to give their employers when they are ready to disclose their multiple sclerosis.
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MNM Intimacy and Sexuality in MS (ES6045)
By Rosalind Kalb, PhD. MS can affect sexuality, both directly and indirectly, but problems can be resolved or minimized. 32-page booklet. Last updated 4/08
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MNM Just the Facts: 2006-2007
Last updated August 2006 Frequently asked questions about MS and the National MS Society.
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MNM La Fatiga: Lo Que Usted Debe Saber (ES6027)
Información sobre las posibles causas de la fatiga y como aprender a manejarla. Folleto de 32 páginas. 2/07
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MNM Living with MS
Debra Frankel, MS, OTR with Hettie Jones Last updated April 2004 Addresses questions frequently asked after diagnosis of MS is received--from possible causes to advice on coping.
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MNM Lo Que Todo El Mundo Debe Saber - Sobre La Esclerosis Multiple (I23)
National MS Society 2000
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MNM Lo Que Todo el Mundo Debe Saber Sobre la Esclerosis Múltiple
Actualizado último: 2003 Resumen de la esclerosis múltiple, adecuado para toda la familia. Ilústraciones. 16 páginas. Folleto.
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MNM Los Fármacos Que Modifican La Enfermedad
Actualizado último: 11/06 Resumen de las medicinas Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Rebif, y Tysabri. Incluye: el método de introducción; efectos secondarios comúnes; los beneficios; y explica la ayuda ofrecio por companias de droga para aliviar dificultades financieras causadas por
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MNM Managing MS Through Rehabilitation
Lisa J. Bain and Randall T. Schapiro, MD Last updated October 2004 What rehabilitation can do for mobility, fatigue, driving, speech, memory, bowel or bladder problems, sexuality, and more.
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MNM Managing Progressive MS
Kaye Hooper, RN, MPH, MSCN Published October 2004 An overview of symptom management and coping strategies when progressive MS makes the road rougher.
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MNM Mighty Special Kids: An Activity Book for Kids with MS (DR5141)
The activity book contains games, activities, and age appropriate articles to help children with MS understand their diagnosis. The book is appropriate for children with MS ages 5-12. The activity book helps to answer some of the questions and address some of the concerns that parents and children may have about MS. 20 pages
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MNM Minimizing Your Risk of Falls: A Guide for People with MS
Minimizing Your Risk of Falls: A Guide for People with MS
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MNM MS and Intimacy
Tanya Radford Last updated October 2005 MS can affect sexuality, both directly and indirectly, but problems can be resolved or minimized.
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MNM MS and Pregnancy
Last updated May 2006 Covers pregnancy, delivery, nursing, hormones, and questions about using the disease-modifying drugs during pregnancy. Photos.
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MNM MS and the Mind
Last updated May 2006 A reprint from the Society's national magazine, InsideMS. Covers depression, cognitive functions, mood swings, coping tips and medications. Illustrations. 24-page large format reprint.
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MNM Multiple Sclerosis and Your Emotions
Mary Eve Sanford, PhD, and Jack H. Petajan, MD Last updated February 2005 How to manage some of the emotional challenges created by MS.
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MNM Nutrition and Swallowing Issues in Multiple Sclerosis (I-58)
V. WIGGINTON AND M.H. GUNKLER AND J. SODERBERG, National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter 2000, Booklet that examines nutrition information and swallowing difficulties and techiques for working with those difficulties for people who have MS
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MNM Pain: The Basic Facts
Last updated 2004 An overview of treatments and strategies for managing MS-related pain.
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MNM Pamphlet on Tips For Applying For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
NMSS, Minnesota Chapter 1995
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MNM Participating in a Clinical Trial: A Guide for People with MS
This brochure helps to guide people with MS through the complicated process of clinical trial participation, and to decide whether or not to enroll in a study.
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MNM Plaintalk: A Booklet About MS for Families
Sarah Minden, MD, and Debra Frankel, MS, OTR Last updated June 2004. Discusses some of the more difficult physical and emotional problems many families face.
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MNM Preventative Care Recommendations for Adults with MS: The Basic Facts (EG0775)
A colorful chart detailing the medical tests, vaccinations, and general health and safety rules recommended for all adults with MS. 8-page fact sheet. Last updated 2003
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MNM Que Le Interesa Conocer Sobre La Esclerosis Multiple (I-16)
National MS Society 2000
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MNM Qué es la Esclerosis Múltiple?
Actualizado último: 4/03 Un resumen de los síntomas, desarollo de la enfermedad, diagnóstico, pronóstico, tratamiento e investigación. 12 páginas. Folleto.
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MNM Research Directions in Multiple Sclerosis
Stephen C. Reingold, PhD Last updated July 2004 Explains current research in key areas of immunology, genetics, virology, myelin repair, and more. For nonscientists. Illustrations.
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MNM Review of Regular Medications and Supplements
A form to keep track of prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies, herbals, vitamins, or other dietary supplements. Available as a PDF file only. 3-page fact sheet. Last updated 2004
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MNM Should I Work? Information for Employees
Last updated September 2005 General overview of the employment issues that might concern people newly diagnosed.
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MNM Sleep Disorders and MS: The Basic Facts
2003 Reviews common sleep problems and what can be done about them. 4-page fact sheet.
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MNM So You Have Progressive MS?
Sharon M. Brown Last updated July 2004 A veteran of 11 years writes frankly about life, family, work, dating, and pursuing your dreams when the diagnosis is "progressive" MS. Cartoons.
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MNM Sobre La Conservacion De Energia (I-17)
National MS Society 2000
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MNM Sobre La Fatiga (I-57)
National MS Society 2000
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MNM Sobre las Problemas Sexuales Que No Mencionan Los Medicos (I-71)
National MS Society 2000
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MNM Sobre los Problemas Sexuales Que No Mencionan los Medicos
Actualizado último: 9/98 Como la esclerosis múltiple puede afectar la sexualidad y que se le puede hacer. 5 páginas. Literatura.
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MNM Solving Cognitive Problems
Nick LaRocca, PhD with Martha King Last updated June 2005 Discusses mental functions most likely to be affected by MS. Self-help and and information on cognitive rehabilitation.
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MNM Someone You Know Has MS: A Book for Families
Adapted by Martha King from original material by Cyrisse Jaffee, Debra Frankel, Barbara LaRoche, and Patricia Dick Last updated July 2005 For children, 5-12. A story about Michael and his family explains MS and explores children's fears and concerns.
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MNM Speech and Swallowing: The Basic Facts
Last updated 2004 Speech and swallowing problems can be helped with exercises, medications, or technological aids.
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MNM SSI Supplemental Security Income
SSA - #05-11000, Social Security Administration 2001
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MNM Stretching for People with MS
Beth E. Gibson, PT Last updated 1/03 An illustrated manual showing range of motion, stretching, and balance exercises for a basic at-home program. 24-page large format booklet.
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MNM Stretching with a Helper for People with MS
Beth E. Gibson, PT Last updated 4/03 An illustrated manual showing most of the same exercises contained in Stretching for People with MS (range of motion, stretching, and balance). For individuals who need a helper. 28-page large format booklet.
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MNM Taming Stress in Multiple Sclerosis
Frederick Foley, PhD, and Jane Sarnoff Last updated June 2005 Simplifying daily life. Instructions on muscle relaxation, deep breathing, visualization, and more.
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MNM Ten Facts About Family Caregivers
National Family Caregivers Association
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MNM The ADA: Your Responsibility as an Employer (I-69)
US EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISION 2000
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MNM The Disease-Modifying Drugs
Last updated November 2006 Information on the disease-modifying drugs (Betaseron, Avonex, Copaxone, Novantrone, Rebif, and Tysabri). Includes how each is taken, side effects, benefits, and available help.
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MNM Tremor: The Basic Facts
Lorna Smedman Last updated December 2004 A troubling MS symptom described. Coping strategies and research horizons.
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MNM Urinary Dysfunction and MS
Rosalind C. Kalb, PhD Last updated August 2002 Sophisticated explanation of treatments for MS-related urinary problems. Detailed descriptions of diagnostic testing, management strategies, and commonly prescribed drugs. Photos. 24-page large format booklet.
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MNM Vision Problems: The Basic Facts
Last updated 2002 Current therapy for MS-related eye disorders. Discusses low-vision aids. 7-page fact sheet.
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MNM Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs in MS: An Introduction
Allen Bowling, MD, PhD, and Thomas Stewart, JD, PA-C Last updated May 2006 A practical guide to diet supplements for people with MS. Outlines what is and what is not known about supplementation, with references for further study. Illustrations. 32-page booklet.
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MNM What Everyone Should Know About Multiple Sclerosis
Last updated 2003 Overview of MS suitable for the whole family. Illustrations. 16-page booklet.
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MNM What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
Last updated November 2006 Symptoms, disease patterns, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and research efforts.
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MNM When a Parent Has MS: A Teenager's Guide
Diane O'Connell, with the Programs Staff of the National MS Society Last updated June 2005 For older children and teenagers who have a parent with MS. Discusses real issues brought up by real teenagers.
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MNM Win-Win Approach to Reasonable Accommodations: Enhancing Productivity on Your Job, The
Richard T. Roessler, PhD and Phillip Rumrill, PhD Last updated April 2004 A practical guide to obtaining workplace accommodations.
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MNM ¿Debo Trabajar? Información para Empleados
Actualizado último: 7/99 Una exposición general sobre las preocupaciones con el empleo que pueden tener las personas recientemente diagnosticadas con MS
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MNM ¿Qué es la Esclerosis Múltiple?
Actualizado último: 11/06 Un resumen de los síntomas, desarollo de la enfermedad, diagnóstico, pronóstico, tratamiento e investigación
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MNM "Fall Down Laughing" presented by David Lander at the Fall 2001 Educational Extravaganza (V166)
David Lander, Biogen & NMSS, MN Chapter 2001, David Lander shares his personal story of how he used humor to go from denial to acceptance of life with multiple sclerosis.
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MNM "MS Research: Currrent Research & Future Possibilities" presented by Gary Birnbaum, MD at the Fall 2001 Educational Extravaganza (V167)
Gary Birnbaum, MD, NMSS, Minnesota Chapter 2001, Dr. Birnbaum discusses the latest in current MS research, as well as what the future holds.
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MNM "My Life With MS - Focusing On The Positive With Attitude & Humor" - Pete Feigal, Couples Getaway Weekend, 2-22-02 (V173)
Pete Feigal, NMSS, Minnesota Chapter 2002, Pete Feigal believes that his life with MS is a gift to be opened and not a problem to be solved. His story focuses on positive aspects of chronic illness and finding benefits through attitude and humor. He shares insights he's heard over the past 15 yea
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MNM A House for all Children (V186)
Olsen, Hutchings & Ehrenkrantz, A guide on planning a supportive home environment for children with disabilities.
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MNM Accepting the Challenge Living Life to Its Fullest 9/18/04 (V237)
Tara Lane, National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter, Tara Lane shares her vitality and determination to except the challenge of living life to its fullest even with her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. She provides MS awareness, education, motivation and hope to people and their families living with MS.
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MNM Addressing Difficult Topics & Enhancing Communication 4/2/05 Family Issues Workshop (V256)
Lara Krawchuk, MSW, LSW, MPH, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter, A presentation on how to recognize and successfully negotiate resolution and reconcile differences among spouses, care partners, family, friends and the person with MS.
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MNM Advances in MS Management: MS; Exercise & MS (V100)
Fairview MS Center 1998, Workshop on exercise meeting at Fairview MS Center's 20th Anniversary Conference. Physical Therapists provide information about different types of exercises.
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MNM An Evening of Laughter (Duluth Program) 5/19/07 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Crisis & My Life with MS, Speakers: Brenda Elsagher & David Lander (V336)
Brenda Elsagher discusses how humor is an effective tool in dealing with a chronic illness and David Lander sharses his humorous experience of living with multiple sclerosis.
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MNM Annual Convention 11/22/08 Lunch Session: Research Update and Together We Share Our Stories (V358)
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Gary Birnbaum & Fred Kusch, National MS Society, MN Chapter. Dr. Gary Birnbaum gives us a research update on MS and Fred Kusch inspires us with why each person's story matters. (90 minutes)
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MNM Annual Convention 11/22/08 Morning Session Together We Move (V356)
Keynote Speaker Weyman Johnson, Jr., National MS Society, MN Chapter. National MS Society Board Chairman Weyman Johnson speaks about how the NMSS is moving closer to a world free of MS. (60 minutes)
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MNM Annual Convention 11/22/08 Sylvie's Volunteer Recognition Dinner (V360
National MS Society, MN Chapter. A volunteer recognition dinner with a variety or speakers and entertainment.
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MNM Annual Convention 11/22/08 Telling Our Stories (V357)
National MS Society. A series of videos of people with MS telling their stories.
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MNM Annual Convention 11/22/08 Together We Can (V359)
Laurie Lindeen, National MS Society, MN Chapter. Laurie Lindeen shares her personal story about being diagnosed with MS and living her life to the fullest. She is the front woman for the 90's rock band Zula's Petals and has written a memoir about her unique story. (60 minutes)
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MNM Annual Convention 11/6/05 Keynote speaker: Moses Rodriguez M.D. and Personal stories of Hope (V245)
Moses Rodriguez, M.D. and other presenters, National MS Society, MN Chapter, Dr. Moses Rodriguez is leading one of four new research centers established by the National MS Society and talks about the new center and how he is working to take discoveries made in the lab and apply them to people with MS. There are also people presenti
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MNM Annual Convention Care Partner Appreciation Dinner 11/21/08 (V355)
Keynote Speaker Grant Watkins, National MS Society, MN Chapter. An evening to share with care partners. Keynote speaker Grant Watkins inspires attendees with stories from his more than 20 years of experience as a caregiver. (120 minutes)
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MNM Armchair Fitness: Aerobics (V317)
The instructor leads participants in three 20 minutes routines of lively streching and strengthening motions that can be performed by anyone able to sit erect in a chair.
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MNM Armchair Fitness: An Aerobic Workout for People of all Ages (V003)
Switkes, Betty Chase & Chevy MD, CC-M Productions, Inc. 1984, Exercises to be done in a chair by people with few limitations.
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MNM Armchair Fitness: Gentle Exercise (V318)
The instructor leads participants in a 30 minute program for persons with limited strength and range of motion.
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MNM Armchair Fitness: Strength Improvement (V316)
The instructor leads participants in two 20 minute sessions of strengthening.
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MNM Armchair Fitness: Yoga Health (V315)
The instructor leads participants in a 30 minute program for persons with limited strength and range of motion.
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MNM Balance & Fall Prevention 5/31/07, Speaker: Barb Young, PT (V339)
A discussion by a physical therapist that focuses on the balance system, falls and treatment options for people with MS that can be customized to meet an individual's needs.
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MNM Balance and Fall Prevention 4/28/06 (V289)
Barb Young, NMSS, MN Chapter, A presentation on the balance system, falls and treatment options for individuals with MS.
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MNM Beat the Heat July 2006 Managing Summer Heat & Beating the Summertime Blues (V300)
Denice Wax, RN & Carmen Graumann, National MS Society, MN Chapter, Denice Wax, RN will share ways for you to take charge of summer heat and manage symptoms associated with overheating. Carmen Graumann will talk about beating the summertime blues.
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MNM Building the Relationships we Need and Want speaker: Dr. Beth Keys Single's Day, 6/21/03 (V200)
Dr. Beth Keys, a presentation about relationships.
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MNM But You Look So Good (I35)
Audrey Geyer & Kevin Lindenmuth, GL Productions, This documentary portrays in depth the emotional, social and concrete impact of MS on the lives of four individuals and their families living and working in suburban Michigan.
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MNM But You Still Look So Well Presented by Audrey Geyer & Kevin Lindenmuth (V349)
A documentary of people with MS who go into depth about the emotional, social and physical challenges of MS on their personal and working lives.
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MNM Can You Still Work? Returning to Work and Surviving the Wait for Benefits: Disabilities Conf. 11/10/01 (V170)
A.Gilbert; T.Ayling; D.Tataryn, NMSS, Lupus Foundation 2001, M. Harris; K. Davis; F. Suek also presenters. Also published by: Scleroderma Foundation; Frank Levin PA.; Mansfield Tanick & Cohen PA.
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MNM Career Crossroads Employment & MS (V254)
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, A presentation of a number of different employment topics for people that have multiple sclerosis.
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MNM Caregiver's Appreciation Dinner 11/09/06 (V322)
A presentation on the role of caregiving.
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MNM Cognitive Issues and MS - June 23, 2001 - St. Paul Minnesota (V152)
Dr. Nicholas LaRocca, NMSS, Minnesota Chapter 2001, Learn about major findings of how MS can affect the brain. Understand the underlying causes of cognitive dysfunction in MS; know the frequency, severity, and types of dysfunction; understand the impact of cognitive dysfunction.
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MNM Coming Back! An Exercise Program for People with Physical Limitations (V007)
Jean Tapia, WRLD-TV, Inc. 1987, Exercises in a chair and on the floor so it is applicable to people of differing abilities. Helps maintain good range of motion and build strength.
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MNM Coping with MS & Exercise Options For MS - Building of Hope 2000 (V131)
G. Christenson, RN & M. Farrell, MS, National MS Society, MN Chapter 2000
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MNM Courage to Give 4/9/05 and Update on MS Speakers: Jackie Waldman & Dr. Gareth Parry (V259)
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MS Society Ambassador Jackie Waldman talks about how volunteering may benefit you and about the many exciting opportunities waiting for you. Dr. Gareth Parry does a brief update at the beginning of the program on MS.
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MNM Dealing with Legal Issues and a Chronic Illness (V253)
Allan Ingenito, M.D. J.D., National MS Society, MN Chapter, Dr. Ingenito talks about legal issues people may face while living with multiple sclerosis and resources that might be available.
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MNM Discrimination: What Does it Look Like? From the Employment Issues Workshop 9/8/01 (V165)
Mary E. Baquero, Esq., NMSS, Minnesota Chapter 2001, Mary E. Baquero, Esq., shares insights into the legal issue of workplace discrimination. When is it really discrimination? What is the process for dealing with it?
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MNM Duluth Fall Education Conference 10/1/05 Health Care Directives (V277)
Earl Cohen, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MN Chapter, SMDC, Earl Cohen, from the law firm of Mansfield, Tanick & Cohen, provides information about personal health care directives. 75 minutes
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MNM Duluth Fall Education Conference 10/1/05 Impact of MS on Your Life (V278)
Lara Krawchuk, National Multiple Sclerosis Society MN Chapter, SMDC, Lara Krawchuk, a licensed social worker, discusses potential relationship issues related to living with MS and ways to preserve and rediscover intimacy within them. 75 minutes
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MNM Employment & MS 10/2/04 Duluth Conference (V243)
Mary Hennessey, National MS Society, MN Chapter & SMDC, Mary Hennessey discusses employment and MS.
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MNM Energy ConservatIon Strategies to Manage Fatigue (2B): Solutions for a New Day 4/7/01 (V157)
Virgil Mathiowetz, Ph.D., OTR, NMSS, MN Chapter & Teva Neuroscience 2001, Virgil Mathiowetz, Ph.D., OTR, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota discusses strategies to help manage fatigue
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MNM Excerpts from "Where do we Find the Music" - Cabin Fever 2/9/02 (V175)
Richard Wilson Performers, National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter 2002, Excerpts from the musical "Where Do We Find the Music?" offers outstanding songs that present a glimpse into the lives and emotions of several caregivers who live with different situations.
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MNM Exercise for Lifestyle Wellness (2C0: Solutions for a New Day 4/7/01 (V159)
Reagan Schmitt, M.S., NMSS, MN Chapter and Teva Neuroscience 2001, Reagan Schmitt, M.S., an exercise physiologist at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, discusses exercise options for people who have MS.
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MNM Fall 2000 Annual Conference Breakout Session: Assistive Technology (V140)
NMSS MN Chapter & Fairview University Medical Cntr, NMSS, Minnesota Chapter 2000, Learn how various adaptive devices can assist you with daily living tasks. Hear about the latest in equipment and technology options, presented by therapists from the Fairview MS Center and Fairview University Medical Center Assistive Technology Program.
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MNM Fall 2000 Annual Conference Keynote Address: Managing the Stresses of MS (V138)
National MS Society, MN Chapter & Rosalind Kalb, 2000, Fall 2000 Annual Conference business meeting followed by the keynote address of Rosalind Kalb on "Managing the Stresses of MS on Family Life"
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MNM Fall Education Conference 10/07/06 Complementary & Alternative Medicine In Ms (V321)
Tom Stewart provides insight into alternative medications and therapies with MS.
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MNM Fall Education Conference 10/07/06 Controlling Spasticity (V320)
Dr. Silivestrini will discuss spasticity and stategies to help manage it.
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MNM Fall Education Conference 10/07/06 Maintaining Healthy Family Relationships (V319)
A discussion on ways to deal with relationships and intimacy.
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MNM Fall Extravaganza Awards Ceremony 11/2/02 (V191)
Fall Extravaganza Awards Ceremony
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MNM Fall Extravaganza Baldwin Sanders "Nutrition & Exercise" 11/2/02 (V189)
Baldwin Sanders, Baldwin Sanders presents information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while enjoying some of the foods no one can resist.
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MNM Families Affected by MS 2/1/03 speaker: Pete Feigal "Positively Positive Attitude and Humor (V193)
Pete Feigal, Pete Fiegal is an Inspirational Speaker that Talks About the Positive Aspects of Chronic Illness and Finds Benefits Through Attitude and Humor.
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MNM Family Challenges: Parenting with a Disability (V117)
Program Development Associates, Aquarius Productions, Inc.1998, The viewer has the opportunity to understand how different families share their stories of accepting and acknowledging a disability. The video explores the relationship with the spouse as well as the perceptions of the children.
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MNM Family Issues - From the Family Issues Conference in Minneapolis 7/28/01 (V161)
James Sherman is a noted speaker and author who incorporates personal experience and research into his work. Merlene Sherman is known internationally for her workplace wellness programs. They discuss the importance of humor in our lives.
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MNM Fatigue: Take Control (V354)
National MS Society. An extensive look at how medicine, exercise, managing your environment and making proactive energy choices can help to manage the fatigue associated with MS. (90 minutes)
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MNM Financial Planning Workshop 5/19/07 Part 1 Financial Planning, Choosing a Financial Planner, Managing Debt, budgeting and basic insurance & investment options, Speakers: David Baldwin & Mark Czuchry (V337)
A discussion about having a solid financial plan that can help in meeting the unique challenges that can accompany a diagnosis of MS. This discussion goes over specifically how to choose a financial planner, managing debt, budgeting and basic insurance & investment options.
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MNM Financial Planning Workshop 5/19/07 Part 2 Financing Care for Someone with MS & How to Protect Your Estate, Speakers: David Baldwin & Mark Czuchry (V338)
A discussion about having a solid financial plan that can help in meeting the unique challenges that can accompany a diagnosis of MS. This discussion goes over how to finance care for someone with MS and how to protect your estate.
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MNM Genetics & MS 10/2/04 Duluth Conference (V242)
Bruce Cree, M.D., National MS Society, MN Chapter & SMDC, Dr. Cree discusses genetics and multiple sclerosis.
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MNM Gentle Fitness (Part A) (V094)
Gentle Fitness, Inc. 1994, 34 min. sitting, 7min. standing, 7 min.; 8 min. self massage, 18 min. floor.
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MNM Gentle Fitness (Part B) (V095)
Gentle Fitness Inc. 1994, An exercise video with eight minutes of self massage and 18 minutes of floor exercise.
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MNM Gentle Yoga for the Physically Challenged (V013)
Margot Kitchen, Yoga Odyssey 1994, Two 30 minute stretching and breathing routines that gently restore energy and balance to your system.
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MNM Getting There: Staying Mobile With MS (V326)
Professionals in a variety of fields will discuss the ways in which MS affects mobility and how you can remain as healthy and mobile as possible.
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MNM Health Conference 4/1/06 Complimentary Therapies and Diet & Nutrition (V292)
Pat Kennedy & Brian Hutchinson, National MS Society, MN Chapter, Pat Kennedy discusses the safe use of vitamins, minerals and complementary medicine while living with MS. Brian Hutchinson presents easy ways to maintain a healthy diet.
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MNM Health Conference 4/1/06 Maintaining Healthy Relationships & Energy Conservation and Fatigue Management (V291)
Carmen Graumann & Kathy Matuska, National MS Society, MN Chapter, Carmen Graumann provides insight on how to balance MS and relationships and Kathleen Matuska presents techniques for energy conservation and fatigue management.
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MNM Health Conference 4/1/06 The Importance of Exercise (V293)
Brian Hutchinson, National MS Society, MN Chapter, Brian Hutchinson discusses the importance of exercise for people with MS.
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 General Session Living Life to Its Fullest Incorporating Wellness (V219)
Brian Hutchinson, PT, NMSS, MN Chapter, A presentation by Brian Hutchinson, President of the The Huega Center about the importance of overall health and looking beyond multiple sclerosis in obtaining good physical and mental health.
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 Lunch Session How To Talk To Your Doctor (V225)
Randall Schapiro, M.D., NMSS, MN Chapter, Dr. Schapiro gives tips on how to talk to your doctor.
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 Session 1 B Safe & Effective Exercise (V223)
Brian Hutchinson, PT, NMSS, MN Chapter, Brian Hutchinson, PT from the Huega center talks about safety and how to exercise effectively
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 Session 1A Diet and Nutrition (V220)
Mary Helen Gunkler, NMSS, MN Chapter, Mary Helen Gunkler talks about the importance of diet and nutrition.
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 Session 1C Stress & Fatigue (V226)
Thomas Holtackers, PT, NMSS, MN Chapter, Thomas Holtackers talks about how to manage stress and fatigue with MS.
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 Session 2A Stop Smoking (V221)
Roxanne Johnson, NMSS, MN Chapter, Roxanne Johnson talks about your health and the importance of not smoking.
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 Session 2B Building Relationships (V228)
Beth K. Rush, Ph.D., NMSS, MN Chapter, Beth Rush talks about building and maintaining healthy relationships.
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 Session 2C Managing Anger & Depression (V227)
Thomas Holtackers, PT, NMSS, MN Chapter, Thomas Holtackers talks about how to manage anger and depression with MS.
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 Session 3B Disease Modifying Treatments (D015)
Randall Schapiro, M.D, NMSS, MN Chapter, Dr. Randall Schapiro talks about the the disease modifying treatments for MS.
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MNM Health Conference 4/24/04 Session 3B Eye Health (V222)
Howard Pomeranz, M.D., Ph.D., NMSS, MN Chapter, Howard Pomeranz, an assistant professor of opthalmology at the University of Minnesota talks about types of eye problems with MS and treatments that are available.
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MNM Healthy Living with MS Conference 10/18/08 Injection Site & Skin Care (V353)
Denise Wax, RN, NMSS, MN Chapter. Denice Wax, RN discusses injection site and skin care for people with MS that are on one of the disease modifying treatments. (60 minues)
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MNM Healthy Living with MS Conference 10/18/08 Introducing Wellness Into Your MS Management (V351)
Brian Hutchinson, NMSS, MNM Chapter. Brian Hutchinson from the Huega Center for MS provides insight into wellness and maintaining motivation for physical activity. (60 minutes)
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MNM Healthy Living with MS Conference 10/18/08 Managing Cognition & Fatigue (V352)
Dr. Dee Nerem, NMSS, MN Chapter. Dr. Dee Nerem provides information and insight into how to manage cognition and fatigue issues for people with MS. (60 minutes)
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MNM Hold That Thought! and Cognition and MS (North American Education Program) 2008 (V346)
Experts in the field of cognition and MS discuss the ways in which MS affects mobility and how you can help yourself manage cognitive symptoms.
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MNM Housing & Independence Workshop 9/24/05 A Firm Foundation: Home Care & Day Programs (V274)
Neil Johnson, Brigid Alseth, Cathy Tobias, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MN Chapter, A session on how care received in your home and day programs can help you achieve better health and greater social opportunities. 75 minutes
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MNM Housing & Independence Workshop 9/24/05 At Your Service: Maximizing Your Independence (V276)
Beth Tollefson, Ryan Taylor, Scott Ahlgren, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MN Chapter, This session explored support services including respite care, independent living assistance and the chapter's new chore service pilot program. 75 minutes
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MNM Housing & Independence Workshop 9/24/05 Home Sweet Home: Making Your Home Accessible (V273)
JuleeQuarve Peterson, Caroline Portoghese & Panel, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MN Chapter, A session about remodeling and building new and using assistive devices to stay in your home. 75 minutes
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MNM Housing & Independence Workshop 9/24/05 Kingsley Commons Unveiling & Housing & Service Choices (V272)
Jon Weiss & Dorothy Northrop, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MN Chapter, This morning session included information about the Kingsley Commons building for people with MS and key things you should know and think about when making choices about housing. 85 minutes
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MNM Housing & Independence Workshop 9/24/05 The Bottom Line: Housing & Services Funding Options (V275)
Duane Elg, Leah Zolad Kiewicz, Chris Duff, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MN Chapter, This session touches on funding options for housing & services, including the nuts and bolts of government assistance programs. 75 minutes
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