May 2021 Are you worried that exercising might make your heat sensitivity and fatigue worse?The good news is that exercise doesn't make heat sensitivity or fatigue worse. In fact, there's a lot you can do to mitigate their effects whilst exercising, as Eric Morales, Exercise Physiologist at our MS Gym in Lidcombe, explains. Find out more Prioritising progressive MS researchTo inform future research, the International Progressive MS Alliance conducted a study to identify the symptoms that are the most important to people with progressive MS. Here's what they found Is MS causing changes to your cognition?This free webinar will explore how cognitive changes can affect your ability to maintain relationships, giving you some practical strategies for improving your connections with others. Secure your spot Let's connect on World MS Day 2021! This year, World MS Day will focus on community connection to challenge barriers that can leave people living with MS feeling isolated. On Tuesday 25 May, we'll be hosting a virtual event called 'Breaking barriers to connection' and would love you to join us. Our speakers will share insights and strategies to help you establish and maintain connections that support and enrich your life. Pick the sessions that interest you and watch from wherever you are, for as long as you like. Check the agenda and register here (if you can't make it, we'll send you a recording). Learn more about relapsesWhat's an MS relapse and how do you know if you're having one? Join MS Nurse Advisor Jane Bridgman as she answers these questions and provides strategies on how to best be prepared in the event of experiencing a relapse. Listen now Join us for Walk Run + Roll (WRR) virtually or in person!This year, WRR is happening on World MS Day so it's a great opportunity to celebrate connections. Join us for a 5km or 10km accessible and inclusive distance in Melbourne, or take part virtually. Find out more
Kitchen gadgets when hands are not cooperating We seem to spend a lot of time preparing food and doing tasks around the kitchen, but when multiple sclerosis affects our hands, routine tasks can become challenging. Join the team from Assistive Technologies Australia in this webinar to explore some of the gadgets that can make completing kitchen tasks easier. What is your Centrelink eligibility? This webinar will provide an introduction to Centrelink’s Financial Information Service, outlining how it can assist you in making financial decisions. We will focus on eligibility for the Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment and Carer Allowance, including how to claim, and the means test associated with these payments. Date: Monday, 21 June |