Multiple Sclerosis Education Programs
Using New Technology for Function and Independence
Workshop presented Mar. 2, 2019
Assistive technology (AT) can be life changing for people who have limitations due to multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or other neurological disorders. This workshop will show you tools to help you move, manage self-care and household tasks, drive, and cope with visual impairment or cognitive problems.
There is also information about resources in our community to help you find AT tailored to your specific needs and learn to use it, as well as resources to help you pay for AT and modifications to your vehicle or home.
Videos of the workshop are available at the links below.
Part 1 - Introduction
Part 2 - Keynote: Adaptive Technology
Part 3 - Northwest Access Fund
Part 4 - Ekso Bionic Exoskeleton
Part 5 - Here and Now
Part 6 - Kersey Mobility
Part 7 - Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP)
Resilience: The Key to Living Well with MS
Workshop presented Oct. 6, 2018
One of the cornerstones to maintaining happiness and life satisfaction while living with MS is resilience.
Resilience involves dealing with challenges, making adjustments and bouncing back so you can continue to find satisfaction in life. It's what enables us to thrive in the face of adversity. The good news is that resilience is a skill that we can all develop and improve.
Videos of the workshop are available at the links below.
Part 1 - Introduction
Part 2 - Brain Function and Coping with Chronic Disease
Part 3 - Strategies and Behaviors to Handle Stress
Part 4 - How My Husband and I have Adapted to MS: Sharing Our Coping Strategies
Fall Prevention
Workshop presented Jan. 12, 2018
People with disabilities are at high risk for falls. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death. Fortunately, falls are preventable!
Videos of the workshop are available at the links below.
Part 1 - How to Prevent Falls
Part 2 - All About Balance
Part 3 - Occupational Therapy and Fall Prevention
Sensitive Issues in Multiple Sclerosis
Managing Changes in Bowel, Bladder and Sexuality
Workshop presented May 6, 2017
People living with multiple sclerosis can often experience hidden and sensitive symptoms, such as changes in bowel, bladder and sexual function. These symptoms can be difficult to discuss, challenging to manage and can impact intimate relationships.
There are things you can do to effectively manage these symptoms and minimize the impact on your life. Our panel of experts present how you can proactively manage these symptoms and effectively communicate about them with partners and others close to you.
Videos from this workshop are available at the links below.
Part 1 - Overview of MS, Symptoms Related to MS
Part 2 - When MS Hits You Below the Belt: Bowel, Bladder and Sexual Function
Part 3 - A Practical Approach to Pelvic Health
Part 4 - Sexuality & Intimacy
Food for the Brain Workshops
Our workshops cover:
- information on MS and nutrition
- practical advice regarding healthy eating and strategies for maintaining a healthy diet in the context of challenging MS symptoms
- the importance of exercise in promoting an overall healthy lifestyle
Videos of the workshops are available below or on the EvergreenHealth YouTube channel.
2017 Workshop videos:
Part 1 - MS and Nutrition
Part 2 - Principles of Healthy Eating with MS
Part 3 - What's Buggin Ya? The Role of Commensal Bacteria in Human Disease and CNS Demyelination
2016 Workshop videos:
Part 1 - MS Cookbook: The Ingredients of Wellness
Part 2 - Nutrition in MS: Where Are We Now?
Part 3 - A Dietitian's Experience with The Wahl's Protocol
2015 Workshop videos:
Part 1 - Cardiovascular Wellness in MS
Part 2 - The Science of MS and Nutrition
Part 3 - Dietary Strategies for MS
MS Articles
Our MS newsletter contains articles written by our staff on a number of topics that can help you live a healthier life with MS. You can find those articles archived here:
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