Tag: MS

Praising Partnerships

Praising Partnerships

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Praising Partnerships – Episode 12 – Transcript

Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS?  As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS, but it’s important to recognize the unique needs support partners have, too. How can you ensure that both you and your loved one living with MS have their needs addressed? What strategies lead to a successful partnership while navigating the challenges of MS?

Join physical therapist Mandy Rohrig and couple Dave and Laura as they discuss how Dave’s MS diagnosis has changed the dynamics of their relationship over time. They recently celebrated their 31st anniversary, but Dave’s diagnosis came after being married for several years. Listen as they dissect what and how things have changed between them, and how having a thorough understanding of your partner can make all the difference.

Growing Together

Growing Together

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Growing Together – Episode 11 – Transcript

Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS?  As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS, but it’s important to recognize the unique needs support partners have, too. How can you ensure that both you and your loved one living with MS have their needs addressed? What strategies lead to a successful partnership while navigating the challenges of MS?

Join physical therapist Mandy Rohrig and couple Caroline and Tim as they discuss the challenges of navigating Caroline’s MS. Prior to meeting two years ago, Tim knew very little about MS. Listen to hear how their deep love for one another and honest, effective communication strategies have propelled them to grow closer than ever in the face of Caroline’s diagnosis.

Relapse and MS Series: Maintaining Employment and Emotional Well-Being During a Relapse

Relapse and MS Series: Maintaining Employment and Emotional Well-Being During a Relapse

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Relapse and MS Series: Maintaining Employment and Emotional Well-Being During a Relapse – Episode 9 – Transcript

This podcast is the second episode in our 3 Part Relapse and MS Series, where you’ll learn how to manage potential relapse related challenges at home, work and in your relationships.

In this podcast, you’ll hear from employment expert Phil Rumrill and psychologist Roz Kalb, as they share strategies on how to handle a variety of work situations impacted by a relapse. The team will use real world scenarios to provide recommendations to help you navigate the impact a relapse can have on your work life and emotional well-being.

Relapse and MS Series: From Hospital to Home – Preparing Yourself and Your Home

Relapse and MS Series: From Hospital to Home – Preparing Yourself and Your Home

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Relapse and MS Series: From Hospital to Home – Preparing Yourself and Your Home – Episode 8 – Transcript

This podcast is the first episode in our 3 Part Relapse and MS Series, where you’ll learn how to manage potential relapse related challenges at home, work and in your relationships.

In this podcast, you’ll hear from physical therapist Mandy Rohrig and occupational therapist Juliann Hansen, two important members of the rehabilitation team. The speakers will share tips on how you can prepare yourself and your home after a relapse. Through a real world scenario, you’ll learn more about the transition from the hospital back to your home after an MS relapse.

Can Do MS Interviews Jack Osbourne

Can Do MS Interviews Jack Osbourne

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Can Do MS Interviews Jack Osbourne – Episode 7 – Transcript

Recently, Can Do MS had the chance to chat with reality star and television personality, Jack Osbourne. Jack is 33 years-old, father of three, and has been living with MS for 5 years. After his diagnosis, Jack partnered with Teva Neuroscience to create the web series You Don’t Know Jack About MS.

Relationships & Planning for a Future with MS

Relationships & Planning for a Future with MS

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Relationships & Planning for a Future with MS – Episode 6 – Transcript

Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS?  As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS.  It takes a special person to care for and support someone with MS, but who is taking care of your needs?

Join psychologist Meghan Beier and couple Mark and Lynne Forette as they discuss how their relationship was impacted by Mark’s MS diagnosis and how it affected their future planning. They’ll also share some real life stories about how they adjusted for a future with MS and where they turned to for support.

Prioritizing Your Emotional and Physical Well-Being

Prioritizing Your Emotional and Physical Well-Being

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Prioritizing Your Emotional and Physical Well-Being – Episode 5 – Transcript

Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS?  As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS.  Do you ever feel that your own health and wellness needs are neglected or overlooked?  It takes a special person to care for and support someone with MS, but who is taking care of your needs?

Join psychologist Meghan Beier, physical therapist Mandy Rohrig, and support partner Malcolm Newton as they discuss barriers he faces when it comes to prioritizing his own health and how he maintains his emotional and physical well-being while caring for his wife with MS.

Managing Mood & Cognitive Changes in Your Loved One

Managing Mood & Cognitive Changes in Your Loved One

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Managing Mood & Cognitive Changes in Your Loved One – Episode 4 – Transcript

Are you someone who provides support to a loved one living with MS?  As a support partner, you often focus solely on the needs of your loved one with MS.  Do you ever feel that your own health and wellness needs are neglected or overlooked?  It takes a special person to care for and support someone with MS, but who is taking care of your needs?

One need that is often overlooked is coping and adapting to mood and cognitive changes that are common in MS.  Up to 65% of people with MS experience changes in their thinking skills and approximately 50% experience mood changes, including anxiety and depression. For support partners, these changing life circumstances can impact their own mood and cognitive well-being.

Join psychologist Meghan Beier and support partner Karen Peterson to discuss strategies to recognize mood and cognitive changes in your partner and yourselves, where to turn for help, and tools to adapt in everyday life.

Young Adult Series: Relationships

Young Adult Series: Relationships

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Young Adult Series: Relationships – Episode 3 – Transcript

This is our third episode for the Can Do MS Podcast! These first three episodes are part of a Young Adult Series.

MS may change how you envisioned your life, but it doesn’t define who you are. This young adult podcast series will offer insights from MS expert and Psychologist, Lucille Carriere as well as stories from young adults living with MS. In three episodes, we will tackle three important topics including Career Planning, Mood & Cognition in MS, and Relationships & Family. What better way to hear about these topics than from people within the MS Community!

Young Adult Series: Mood & Cognition

Young Adult Series: Mood & Cognition

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Young Adult Series: Mood & Cognition – Episode 2

This is our second episode for the Can Do MS Podcast! These first three episodes are part of a Young Adult Series.

Are you a young adult living with multiple sclerosis? If so, then join us for our upcoming podcast series. As a young adult living with MS, you may be facing a unique set of personal and professional challenges. Some of the questions you might find yourself asking are: How will MS impact my career? What effects will MS have on my mood and cognition? Will my relationships with friends and family change throughout the course of my life living with MS?

MS may change how you envisioned your life, but it doesn’t define who you are. This young adult podcast series will offer insights from MS expert and Psychologist, Lucille Carriere as well as stories from young adults living with MS. In three episodes, we will tackle three important topics including Career Planning, Mood & Cognition in MS, and Relationships & Family. What better way to hear about these topics than from people within the MS Community!