Volunteering, Eh?
This National Volunteer Week, we are thanking the many caring and compassionate volunteers who have dedicated their time, talent and resources in the fight…
Growing strong communities from the roots up
Volunteers are at the root of building strong communities. This year, our theme for National Volunteer Week reminds us to celebrate the profound…
Connections, effecting change: Celebrating our volunteers
Volunteering is the ultimate expression of human connection – people acting selflessly on behalf of their communities driven by a desire to contribute…
Talking about mental health
by Sylvia Leonard Note: While the strategies we mention in this blog post are helpful tips for managing mental health, they are not…
Coping with cognitive changes
For some people, multiple sclerosis is an invisible illness. Cognitive impairments such as short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating and altered moods can have…
Your MS winter safety toolkit
By Sylvia Leonard The cold season can make daily life especially challenging for people living with a disability. Weather-related limitations can present barriers…
Working in partnership to offer caregiver webinars
Over the years I have worked for a number of different health charities. All do great work to provide supports and services and…
Adapting your sartorial choices: Dressing for MS
“Vain trifles as they seem, clothes have, they say, more important offices than to merely keep us warm. They change our view of…
One phone call – a life changed forever.
Listen to the clip above to hear Allie’s reaction to the news of her scholarship. I’m excited to announce that Allie Sherwin, whose…
Smartphone apps for symptom management
I often hear my son say, “There’s an app for that!” He reminds me that you can find an app for almost everything…