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Cognitive Challenges and MS: What You Need to Know
By: Darla Freeman M.A., CCC/SLP & Juliann Hanson-Zlatev OTR,
Cognitive changes are a common symptom in MS. Up to 65% of people who have a diagnosis of MS also experience cognitive changes. In some cases people may identify cognitive changes as some of the earliest symptoms of M.S they noticed.
Continue ReadingCognitive Rehabilitation in MS: Research Update
By: Abbey J. Hughes, PhD & Pamela H. Miller, MA, CCC-SLP
Cognitive changes are common among individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting 40-60% of the MS population. Much like physical MS symptoms, cognitive changes vary widely from person to person. Whereas many individuals with MS experience slowed processing speed as their predominate cognitive difficulty, others may experiences problems across a number of cognitive areas including learning, memory, problem-solving, and word-finding. Given the wide range of cognitive difficulties, treatments for cognitive impairment in MS are not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Continue ReadingThe Relationship Between Exercise and Cognition
By: Mandy Rohrig, PT, DPT
As we start the New Year, we are often reminded of the importance of physical activity. A benefit of exercise that you may not have considered is the profound effect it has on the most magnificent muscle of all: your brain.
Continue ReadingNo Easy Answers: Treatment Decision-Making in MS
By: David Jones, MD; Rosalind Kalb, PhD; Mandy Rohrig, PT, DPT
Every day you are faced with countless decisions. What should I have for breakfast? What clothes should I wear? Other decisions, of course, are more complex, such as which bill to pay first or how to strategize with a work team to impress a potential customer.
Goal Setting & Attainment
By: Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
Everyone sets goals in their lives. Goals are set for many reasons and usually with noble intentions. The New Year is a time when many people set ‘resolutions’ or goals for the coming year. Often these ‘resolutions’ are broken before the beginning of February.
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Maintaining Motivation for Exercise
By: Dr. David Engstrom, ABPP, FACP, Can Do MS Programs Consultant
Many of us face the challenge of maintaining balance in our lives. One of those challenges is being able to maintain motivation for your exercise program.
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Get Back on Track: Keep Your Motivation Alive
By: David Engstrom, Ph.D., ABPP, Can Do MS Programs Consultant
Change can be hard. Every one of us has trouble with it. New Year’s resolutions are a perfect example of how change can be hard. Whether you made a plan before the New Year and never got started, or you started off great and didn’t follow through, goals are often not accomplished because they are too big, vague or complicated. Make your goals attainable, simple and small.
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Exercising Your Brain Power
By: Pat Kennedy, RN, CNP, MSCN, Can Do MS Nurse Educator & Programs Consultant
We often talk about the value of exercise for your health and well-being. As it turns out, exercise is valuable for your brain as well.
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Brain Exercises and Some Fun
By: Pat Kennedy, RN, CNP, MSCN, Can Do MS Nurse Educator & Programs Consultant
Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place. ~Mark Twain~
April is upon us. Winter is waning, spring is coming. It is time to shed the pallor and have some fun. Play this little game. Good for the brain and good for the soul!
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What Is Your Motivation Personality?
By: Dr. David Engstrom, ABPP, FACP, Can Do MS Programs Consultant
Take two minutes to complete the quiz.
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