Individuals newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families are encouraged to attend this free, educational series open to the community.

During the 6 week series you will have an opportunity to:

• Understand how the disease can affect individuals and families at home and at work
• Learn strategies for managing the disease from symptoms, to nutrition, exercise and long-term planning
• Have an opportunity to receive answers to questions that you and other attendees might share
• Realize that you’re not alone in living with this life-changing disease

Walk-ins welcome!!!

The session topics are as follows:

10/1/14:  MS:  What it is, what it isn't and what is next by Dr. Le Hanh Hua, Neurologist at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

10/8/14:  MS Symptom Management by Alicia Felicia, Nurse Practitioner at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

10/15/14:  Coping with MS and Introduction to National Multiple Sclerosis Society by Joanne Fairchild, LCSW at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health; Angela VanBrackle, Community Development Manager, NMSS

10/22/14:  When to Seek Physical Therapy & Available Equipment by Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Physical Therapists

10/29/14:  Essential Financial Planning & Tools by D. Keith West, CRPC, West Financial Services

11/5/14:  Nutrition and MS by Erica Heisler, MS, CSCS, Nutrition and Exercise Counselor

SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON 11/12:

11/12/14: Employment Law by Christian Gabroy, ESQ. of Gabroy Law Offices

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Questions:

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