The Motivator: Summer 04
Ensuring Your Future
By Amy R. Joyner
Edited by Susan Wells Courtney
Knowing your insurance options and choosing the best plans for your situation
is an important step to ensuring financial security for you and your family.
In this article, different types of insurance and government plans are
described, along with various foundations that may help pay for MS disease-
modifying therapies. [more]
Up Front
By Douglas G. Franklin
MSAA President and CEO Doug Franklin talks about the many exciting events
and milestones happening at both MSAA and within the MS community. [more]
Ask the Doctor
MSAA’s vice president & chief medical officer answers reader’s questions. [more]
Research News
By Susan Wells Courtney
Highlights of the American Academy of Neurology and the Consortium of MS
Center’s Annual Meetings are presented. [more]
Symptom Awareness
By Amanda Bednar
The visual symptoms of MS are explained, along with the treatments used to
help minimize their effects. [more]
Program Notes
By Amanda Bednar
An overview is provided of the viewer-friendly features and informative pages
found on MSAA’s re-designed website, which was officially launched
in June 2004. [more]
Health and Wellness
By Ashton Embry, PhD
This new column features the second in a series of articles about the possible
involvement of nutritional factors with the development and progression of
MS. The potential role of Vitamin D is the topic for this issue. This column
is followed by a cautionary note from Jack Burks, MD. [more]
Regional News
A listing of events, programs, and newly-formed support groups are given from each MSAA regional office. [more]
Spread the Word
Three informative books from MSAA’s Lending Library are outlined for interested readers. [more]