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This book was developed in conjunction with can do Multiple Sclerosis, a leading provider of innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners. Leveraging the powerful legacy and principles of former Olympian and organizational founder Jimmie Heuga, Can Do MS has helped thousands of people living with MS reclaim a sense of dignity, control, and freedom by empowering them with the knowledge, skills, tools, and confidence to transform challenges into possibilities.
This book Reflects the Organization's One Simple Belief: You are More than your MS.
Contributors ix
Foreword Kelly Heuga Hamill xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xvii
1 Motivating and Goal Setting David Engstrom 1
2 Teamwork for a More Complete Health Care Randall T. Schapiro 17
3 Living with the Challenge Peggy Crawford 25
4 Mood and Cognition Rosalind Kalb Ann Mullinix 45
5 Symptom Management Barbara S. Giesser Ann Mullinix 67
6 Physical Activity and Exercise Programs Andrea White Sue Kushner Ann Mullinix 83
7 Eating Well, Eating Easy Baldwin Sanders Ann Mullinix 103
8 Caring for Total Health Patricia Kennedy 119
9 Support Partners Rosalind Kalb 129
Epilogue 151
Index 153
This generally isn't my type of book, but I just loved it. It was
extremely easy to understand and follow. I think it would be beneficial
for anyone with MS or anyone who knows or loves someone with MS. It's a
great guide on how to take back your life and live it to the fullest!
Overview
This book was developed in conjunction with can do Multiple Sclerosis, a leading provider of innovative lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners. Leveraging the powerful legacy and principles of former Olympian and organizational founder Jimmie Heuga, Can Do MS has helped thousands of people living with MS reclaim a sense of dignity, control, and freedom by empowering them with the knowledge, skills, tools, and confidence to transform ...