3rd Scientific Congress of the Progressive MS Alliance: Making a difference through rehabilitation and Symptom Management (Part 1)
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” quoted by Aristotle and reiterated by Dr. Anthony Feinstein, a neurologist at Sunnybrook…
Letter from a father, living with MS
Dear Amelia, A few months ago, you wrote me a letter – a letter about what it feels like to be my caregiver…
A 10 year journey with MS: pain, addiction, and finding happiness
Guest post by Rachel Toon, MS Walk ambassador My world began to change about 10 years ago. At the time, I was working…
Making the Right Call
Guest post by Frances Bartlett “We get calls from newly diagnosed people and their family members–often, they’re in shock and looking for reassurance,”…
Incidence and Prevalence: What do they mean, how new numbers are identified and why they are important?
Incidence and prevalence are two terms that are frequently used in epidemiology but are often mixed up or used incorrectly. Epidemiology is a branch of research that…
Be a part of the change – take action to improve #LifeWithMS
Nearly 100 meetings with parliamentarians. More than 100 hands to shake. Countless personal stories shared. Canada has one of the highest rates…
What is MS?
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 77,000 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 20 to 49, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease.