welcome to the Multiple sclerosis brain health program
Welcome
The following section and materials are intended for those individuals that are already registered and have a confirmed date for the Brain Health Program. If you have questions regarding dates, please contact us at brainhealthcr@gmail.com
Our program was designed to provide a multidisciplinary approach to Brain Health with a carefully selected group of instructors, including experts in the field of Exercise, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Music Therapy, Nutrition, Neuropsychology and Neurology.
The instructional design of our Brain Health Program follows contemporary and innovative models of education that includes over 20 on-line modules as well as six small group live sessions delivered through zoom meetings. This format is intended to meet the needs of our participants by allowing them to individualize the content for the virtual sessions while having plenty of opportunities to ask questions to our instructors and share experiences in the comfort of your home.
We are thankful for the opportunity to be part of your journey with MS. We hope you find our Program of value and can’t wait to meet you.
Meet the Instructors
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Augusto Miravalle, MD
MS 101 - DMT in MS
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Anna Shah, MD
Pregnancy in MS
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Stephen Krieger, MD
Topographical Model of MS
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Joy De Jong-Lago, PhD
Cognition in MS
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Sara Schaefer, NP
Symptomatic Therapies in MS
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Brett Fling, PhD
Exercise in MS
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Nicole Fleming, PsyD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Christy Dittmar, OT
Occupational Therapy
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Thomas Stewart, NP
Social Security Disability and Employment
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Whitney Peterson, NP
Living with MS, Caregiver support
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Christina Jacko, PT
Physical Therapy
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Carly Knowles, OT
Occupational Therapy
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Kyle Wilhelm
Music Therapy
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Kathy Keefer
Moderator
AGENDA
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Day ONE
Time is Brain
MS 101: Risk Factors, Epidemiology, and Diagnosis of MS
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DAY TWO
Management and Taking Control
DMTs and Symptomatic Therapies:
Understanding Expectations
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DAY THREE
If you Don’t Use It you Lose It
Understanding Cognition and Fatigue
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DAY FOUR
Stay Engaged
Role of Exercise and Physical Therapy: Building your Brain Reserve
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DAY FIVE
Food For Thought
The Role of Nutrition in MS
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DAY SIX
Stay Connected
Living with MS, Resources, Caregiver Support and Wrap Up.