The Motivator: Winter/Spring 2009

Cover Story

Symptom Management Update

By Diana M. Schneider, Ph.D
This expanded cover story gives an overview of the strategies and agents used to manage the symptoms of MS.

Departments

Up Front

By Douglas G. Franklin
MSAA's president and CEO highlights MSAA's ongoing programs and outreach efforts.

Ask the Doctor

By Jack Burks, MD
MSAA's chief medical officer answers questions sent in by readers.

Research News

By Susan Wells Courtney
Updates are provided on drugs in clinical trials, FDA approvals and applications, as well as recent study findings.

Program Notes

By Peter Damiri
The benefits of MSAA's Networking Program are highlighted, along with the announcement of a free DVD set with two MSAA video programs.

Thoughts about Giving

By Bruce Makous
MSAA's generous contributors, gift annuities, and charitable IRAs.

Symptom Awareness

By Patricia G. Provance, PT, MSCS
This second article in a series of three provides important information and strategies for improving mobility through exercise.

Stories to Inspire

By Sophia and Michael Crisomia
Second-grader Sophia writes an award-winning paper on helping her dad with MS.

Spread the Word

Three informative books from MSAA's Lending Library are featured.