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...
Multiple Sclerosis Facts Everyone Should Know
About one million people in the U.S. have multiple sclerosis, Healthline¹ reports, and another 200 people are diagnosed every week. Often known as MS, this disease can affect people of all backgrounds and any age. If you or a loved one has MS, it’s important to...
5 Tips for Dealing With MS Fatigue During Exercise
When it comes to workouts, fighting through the exhaustion of MS fatigue is no easy task. I am often asked how fatigue affects my training and how others with multiple sclerosis (MS) can get great workouts despite this common problem. I wish there were a...
What Multiple Sclerosis Looks Like in Your Brain
The damage that multiple sclerosis (MS) causes in the brain isn’t visible on the outside, but it can cause a wide range of disruptive symptoms. Here’s what’s happening inside the MS brain, and how to help protect this crucial organ. Multiple Sclerosis: It’s in...
The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. The EAP consists of four components: Fuel Assistance, Crisis Assistance, Cooling Assistance and Weatherization Assistance. Click on the flyer for more information.
Our Mission Statement
Provide programs, events, activities and services for people living with MS in Southwest Virginia and the surrounding areas, including veterans.
Educate and empower people with MS, their care partners, friends and family. We will guide people to organizations that may be able to assist with their needs.
Contribute to awareness in the community, including educational programs to young people, first responders and community organizations.
Encourage and expand support groups to include assisted-living facilities, homebound people and help others start upbeat groups like ours.