“MSAV 2021 Brian Mason Respite Camp”

“MSAV 2021 Brian Mason Respite Camp” The MS Alliance is now accepting applications to be considered to attend the MSAV 2021 Brian Mason Respite Camp, August 20 – 23, 2021 at Smith Mountain Lake. Requirements:  Diagnosed with MS, Caregiver/Spouse or minor child at home...

Amazon Smile

An Easy Way to Donate at No Cost to You By shopping with Amazon Smiles, throughout the year, you can help the MSAV at no extra cost to you! It is easy! Simply shop Amazon Smiles, and select MSAV as your charity of choice. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible...

Managing the Cost of MS Care

It is no secret that MS is an expensive disease! The average person with MS spends a large portion of their income on their treatment, so we can use all the help we can get. That is why I put together a comprehensive list of resources that can help cover the costs of...

Inside An MS Exacerbation

Exacerbation, relapse, flare-up, attack: these are all names for the same thing with regard to Multiple Sclerosis. The general definition of this event is the occurrence of new or worsening of old symptoms lasting for more than 24 hours and taking place at least 30...

9 Ways to adapt your car for MS

Do not Let Fears Get in Your Way A driving rehab specialist is a specialized occupational therapist who tests your skills. “An MS driving evaluation is for the driver to understand what has changed and what are the strengths you can bank on? How can you take advantage...

Some of the Weirder MS Symptoms

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that can cause a huge number of different symptoms that often vary from person to person. We talk often about the “common” ones like fatigue, pain, temperature intolerance, cognitive impairment, spasticity, speech issues, numbness, and...