We’re so grateful for our community’s support of the Rocky Mountain MS Center and of Saturday evening’s Gala. With their generosity and dedication to the MS Center, our supporters, sponsors and friends helped us exceed our fundraising goal and raise $400,000 — the most we’ve ever raised in four decades of Galas!
In this issue we’ve learned about the science behind stress, as well as the many different types of stress that can manifest in our lives. Managing these various forms of…
Elissa Berlinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and MS Educator. She has been involved with the Rocky Mountain MS Center since 2010, after being diagnosed with MS. She received…
At the Rocky Mountain MS Center, we endorse a three-part treatment approach aimed at maximizing lifelong brain health and minimizing damage done by MS in the brain. The first component…
Stress is an ever-present force in our lives and deeply ingrained in the human experience. In this issue of InforMS, we explore the science of stress, untangle its many facets,…
Readers of InforMS will know that “Wellness” is not a new topic to find here. But in previous issues, we’ve focused on one aspect of overall wellness at a time….
Comprehensive treatment plays a vital role in addressing MS, encompassing medical interventions, exercise, nutrition, sleep management, and addressing comorbidities. In past issues of InforMS, you’ll find deeper dives into many of these topics – visit MSCenter.org/Informs to browse our back issues. Here, we’ve touched on the basics of why each of these elements is so important to those of us living with MS.
The National Institutes of Health defines emotional wellness as “the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times.” This definition clearly encompasses the fact that…
Social connection is essential for our lives and improves our physical health and mental and emotional well-being. Connecting socially can take many forms in our lives. At the core, it’s…
Another aspect of wellness is fulfillment, or cultivating a sense of purpose and meaning and participating in activities that are consistent with your beliefs and values. The definition of “purpose…
Kelsey is the Education Manager at the Rocky Mountain MS Center, planning and directing all Edcuational Programs including MS 101, Conversations on MS, Education Summits and more. She is a regular contributor to InforMS Magazine.
