The Motivator: Fall 04

Cover Story

Rediscovering Intimacy

Three experts give their thoughts on how to find or regain intimacy in a relationship. [more]

Feature Articles

Joseph R. King

By Susan Wells Courtney

MSAA's newly elected Board chairperson has high hopes. [more]

Minimizing the Digital Divide

By Carrie Bruce, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP

Part one of a three-part series on strategies, equipment, and software to increase computer accessibility. [more]

Departments

Up Front

By Douglas G. Franklin

MSAA President and CEO Doug Franklin talks about the exciting work going on at MSAA, including plans for a new regional office, MSAA's 35th anniversary. [more]

Ask the Doctor

By Jack Burks, MD

MSAA's chief medical officer answers questions sent in by readers. [more]

Research News

By Susan Wells Courtney

A new drug, pirfenidone, is being studied in the treatment of second-ary- progressive MS.
[more]

Program Notes

By Peter Damiri

MSAA marks a record-setting year and expresses appreciation for its many special volunteers. [more]

Symptom Awareness

By Amanda Bednar and Susan Wells Courtney

Causes of MS pain are discussed along with management strategies. [more]

This last article (in a series of three) about the possible involvement of nutritional factors with the develop-ment and progression of MS, talks about food proteins and how they may relate to MS. [more]

Regional News

A listing of events, programs, and newly-formed support groups from each MSAA regional office. [more]

Spread the Word

Three informative books from MSAA's Lending Library are out-lined for interested readers. [more]