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Presentations
Caring for ourselves as we care for others
Cathy-Lee Benbow
In this workshop, participants explored their experience of caring for a family member or friend, and discussed how to promote their own health. Cathy-Lee has practiced clinical social work in a number of healthcare settings within hospitals and the community.
It takes two to tango on this journey
Sue Ellis
A discussion about maintaining a healthy relationship between people with MS and their loved ones whocare for them. Susan is a retired Occupational Therapist, videographer and lecturer. For 10 years she was caregiver to her partner, who had primary progressive MS.
Exercise: Your partner in health
Jo-Anne Howe
Jo-Anne’s background is physiotherapy and she has worked in a joint position researching at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) and teaching students at University of Toronto for more than 20 years.
Fall Prevention
Polina Philip
There are different risks of falling: environmental and health related. Participants will talk about those risks and fall prevention, as well as foot care. Polina is a registered nurse and has 15 years of community work
experience in Israel and Canada.
Heart Health
Polina Philip
Participants will discuss the importance of preventing heart diseases, especially for people with chronic conditions, and decreasing the risk of stroke and heart attack. Polina is a registered nurse and has 15 years of community work
experience in Israel and Canada.
Take Charge of Your Direction:
MS and Cognitive Ability
On November 24, 2010, the MS Society of Canada, Toronto Chapter and Bayer HealthCare delivered an educational forum on MS and cognitive ability. Providing the latest information on this topic was Canadian MS expert Dr. Anthony Feinstein, Neuropsychiatrist at the University of Toronto. Dr. Feinstein's slides are provided in the video below with accompanying audio from the event.
Accessible Home Renovations
Saul Berlin (P. Eng) – President & Founder of Barrier Free Construction Barrier Free Construction is a dedicated division of The Construction Group,specializing in accessible home modifications. Saul is a professional engineer with 30+ years of experience in the construction industry. This presentation covers the types of modifications available and explains what is possible from a contractor's
perspective. You can follow this video presentation along using the speaker notes, available here.
Update on the management of multiple sclerosis in 2009 Dr. Liesly Lee
From: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Synopsis: A presentation by Dr. Liesly Lee at the MS Society of Canada, Toronto Chapter's
Annual General Meeting. Dr. Lee's topic is "Update on the management of multiple sclerosis 2009."
Planning for Future Care Karen Henderson
From: Saturday, November 29, 2008
Synopsis: Planning for the future can be daunting for anyone but factor in a chronic condition like MS and overwhelming feelings can abound. Karen Henderson, a well-known educator, speaker, writer, media commentator, publisher and consultant in the field of long-term care speaks to the issues you need to know when planning for your future or that of a loved one. Listen to the presentation here. (mp3)
(Please note:This recording ends abruptly as the question period begins.)
What's New in MS? Dr. Paul O'Connor, National Scientific & Clinical Advisor, MS Society of Canada.
From: October 25, 2008, Annual General Meeting
Synopsis: Dr. O'Connor addresses the ten myths of MS and talks about what is going on in the field of MS research and treatment now. Listen to the presentation here. (mp3)
The Challenges of Living with MS Fatigue Lynn McEwan, RN, MScN, TCNP, CNN(c), MSCN
From April 19, 2008, Education Session
Synopsis: Lynn speaks about the reasons for MS fatigue and how to address this very common symptom.
Please note: Speaker
notes can be e-mailed to you for this presentation. Please contact Angela (416-967-3034) to request them. Listen to the presentation here. (mp3)
File Length: 1:20
An Introduction to MS Aprile Royal, Assistant Vice-President Medical Information and Education, MS Society of Canada
From April 2, 2008, Newly Diagnosed Presentation
Synopsis: Aprile gives a basic overview of MS types, treatments, research and more. Lecture notes with sound are available here. (Flash) Please note: Use the Forward button (>>) to advance each slide to the next. If you have problems with this format, the lecture notes and audio presentation are available separately below. Lecture notes only here. (PDF) Audio Presentation only here. (mp3)
Coping with MS: The Psychological Aspects Written By Dr. Linda Gruson, BSc, MA, PhD.
Read by Angela Rodriguez
From April 9, 2008, Newly Diagnosed Presentation
Synopsis: Linda Gruson talks about mood and how a person with MS can keep their spirits up while living with the illness. Listen to the presentation here. (mp3)
Paradigm Shift: Comprehensive Understanding of MS Dr. George Kraft
From November 10, 2007, Annual General Meeting
Synopsis: Renowned MS expert Dr. Kraft talks about MS therapies and improving one's plasticity. Listen to Dr. George Kraft's presentation here. (mp3) File length: 1:56
Alternative and Complementary Therapies Dr. J.E. Paulseth
From November 2006, Annual General Meeting
Synopsis: Dr. Paulseth gives a comprehensive overview of therapies that don't fit the traditional medical model. Review the lecture notes here. (PDF)
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