Information
Services
“When I was first diagnosed with MS, I was
in shock and didn’t know who, what, or where to turn.
The information, assistance and support provided through
the MS Society have really made a positive impact in my
life.”
—
Anonymous
| Library and Resource Centre |
Our Library and Resource Centre provides current and
innovative resources for people with MS and their support network
or persons simply wishing to acquire more information on MS. You
can access books, manuals, cassette tape recordings, CD ROM
programs, DVDs, and an extensive VHS collection. Topics cover
a wide range of interests, including:
- General multiple sclerosis information
- Symptom management
- Family and relationships
- Newly diagnosed information
- Caregiver information
- Wellness
- Inspirational and spiritual aspects
- Humour
- Grief
- Communication
- Chronic illness
- Biographies and autobiographies
- Medical concerns
- Alternative therapy
- Accessibility, transport, and independence
- Personal development
- Advocacy and social action
Please contact
us for
information on how to borrow materials from the Library and
Resource Centre.
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Take advantage of our thorough searchable database called "ASK
MS", which contains articles for persons with MS
and study reports for health professionals. The primary focus
of ASK MS is on physical and psychosocial aspects of MS, including:
- Symptoms and their management
- Diagnostic procedures
- Drugs and other therapies
- Immunology
- Genetics
- Complementary therapies
- Epidemiology
- Current research
“ASK MS” articles
come from a variety of sources, including scientific journals,
professional health care publications, the popular press,
and publications of the MS Society. These articles are available
at the MS Society.
Please contact us for
more information.
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| Educational Programs and Events |
We offer a wide range of education programs, seminars
and events to help keep Albertans with MS up-to-date on current
research, therapies and coping strategies. Ongoing programs
include:
- MS: IS - An educational series for individuals and their
families newly diagnosed with MS.
- A
Journey to Wellness – Helps you achieve wellness
while living with MS.
- Wellness Series - Monthly information series on living
with MS.
- Beyond Wellness - Explore approaches to alternative therapies.
- Youth Programs - Education opportunities for children whose
parents have MS.
- Special Therapies - For people who are currently on or
considering starting one of the four MS drug therapies (Avonex,
Betaseron, Copaxone, Rebif, Tysabri).
We
also offer a number of presentations, workshops, seminars,
conferences, and research update nights.
Visit the MS Info Events page for dates and times.
Programs and events are available at all staffed Chapters and
also at some volunteer Chapters. If you would like to have
a presentation in your area or more information, contact Alberta & Northwest Territories Division or visit your local Chapter web page for
contact information.
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Contact
Your Local Chapter
Use the menu below to find a Chapter and local
services near you. If you're not able to find a Chapter in your
area, please email Alberta & Northwest Territories Division or call toll-free 1-800-268-7582.
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