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Yoga is now proven to help some of the symptoms of MS. Have you tried Yoga yet? I have been going to Yoga classes for the past 2 years. It has proven to be very beneficial in improving my MS symptoms and optimizing my overall health. Attitude and exercise are two things that enhance your physical functioning in MS. Yoga helps you with your flexibility and balance and is a great stress reliever. Every yoga pose can be modified and adapted for people with MS. You can even change your program from day to day depending on how you are feeling that day. There is also a new Yoga DVD out for MS patients, MY MS YOGA, with Baron Baptiste and Dr. Eliot Frohman. It is available through Biogen Idec. The DVD is divided into five sections. The first one is a discussion between Baron Baptiste and Dr. Frohman on the benefits of Yoga for MS patients. Sections two, three and four are the three different Yoga programs. Section two is “Yoga Foundations” which is very adaptable and accessible for the MS patient. Section three is “Yoga Transformations” it is more intense and challenging but can also be modified by the MS patient. Section four is “Yoga Restorations” which is relaxing, restful and recharges your batteries. Section five is Dr. Frohman talking about Tysabri a disease modifying therapy for MS patients. I tried the DVD in my house today! I especially like the “Yoga Transformations” section of the DVD. Anyone interested in Yoga would be able to safely try it at home. To get your free copy call Biogen Idec at 1-800-456-2255 . Before beginning a Yoga practice you must check with your physician to make sure it is okay for you to do Yoga. Know your body’s limitations so you don’t hurt or over tax yourself. Work at your own pace and comfort level and accept that your energy and pain levels may vary from day to day and only do as much as you can on that specific day.
The older I get, the more I find myself muttering something along the lines of “I can’t believe that went so quickly,” in many varying situations. My internship here at the Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Association has been no exception. While four months seems like the blink of an eye compared to some other lengthier responsibilities, I still cannot believe I’m wrapping up my time with this office in a few short days. I have learned a great deal while interning here at TSMSA this semester. Mostly, the tips and pointers I’ve picked up along the way relate directly to the MS population. Admittedly, I knew relatively little about multiple sclerosis before coming to TSMSA. I won’t say it is something I know forwards and backwards now, but I certainly have a better handle on it. Not only have I had the opportunity to utilize the reading materials here, but I’ve been able to see how this disease affects the lives of so many amazing people I’ve had the privilege of meeting. I’ve also come to understand while there are similarities in the needs of the MS population, every individual is just that: individual. With that recognition, however, I would like to share some final resources that I feel can be beneficial to the majority. I spend a lot of time researching articles, websites, and companies here at TSMSA in order to decipher what will be useful and what simply will not. These I feel are worth taking your time to look into! MediM Alerts
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We are excited to announce that we will be putting together a cookbook to help raise funds for TSMSA. Send us your favorite recipes and we’ll include them in the cookbook with your name. Please list if your recipe is a dessert, appetizer, main dish or vegetable. You can e-mail, officemanager@tristate.ms , your recipe to or fax to 812-423-5650 or mail it to TSMSA, 971 C. Kenmore Drive, Evansville, IN, 47714. You are welcome to send more than one! We’re looking forward to sharing all those wonderful family recipes and some quick and easy meals for all to enjoy. We know there are some great cooks out there, so please share those recipes!
Everyone has someone that holds a special place in their heart. They are that person that has been there to comfort you, hold your hand, challenge you, laughed with you, showed you strength and so much more in your life time. You can recognize them by making a donation to the Tri-State MS Association. Starting in August and each month after, you can acknowledge those individuals in the newsletters, with your donation to the Tri-State MS Association. There is no set amount on the donation. Whatever amount you are able to donate is a gift and appreciated. This is a wonderful way to acknowledge those individuals in our lives that have in the past and presently are making a difference to us. Please include a note of who the donation is In Memory of or In Honor of.
In Honor of Tri-State MS Association In Honor of Rex Scott In Memory of Linda Moore In Memory of Chris Singleton In Memory of Dorothy Humphrey HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! Joni Gentry Brenda Kozil Diane Michael If you would like to have your birthday included in our newsletter,please send a note that includes your name, your date of birth, and your signed permission for us to print it in our newsletter. Our mailing address is 971 C Kenmore Drive in Evansville, IN 47714. Christina Blevins had a Mary Kay party, donating all her $$ to TSMSA. Thank you Christina!! Make a donation to the TSMSA! Remember your gift is tax deductible. For Sale: Bruno Hover, Zero Turn, motorized wheelchair (used 2 weeks and needs new batteries) and vehicle lift. Both for only $600.00 Call Gretchen 812-548-0883 Holiday Tips Send Flowers! Call Zeidler’s or order on line at www.zeidlers.com and select TSMS and the Tri-State MS Association will receive a donation. Flowers for the holidays, a donation for TSMSA. Stepto’s Bar- B-Q Shack and Catering offers several catering options including Smoked Turkey and Smoked Pork Tenderloins. Don’t spend the day in the kitchen, call 401-8227. Just Rennie’s Catering and Cookie Company is now offering their famous cookies online. With just a click at www.justrenniecookies.com you can send these wonderful cookies to family and friends for the holidays! What a wonderful treat and all you had to do is “click”!
Stop in or call the office and we have the cards here and will help sign you up! Or you can pick up a Schnucks eScrip Customer Card at a Schnucks store and register on line at www.escrip.com/schnucks.jsp or by calling 1-800-931-6258. Ask your family, co-workers and neighbors if they would mind helping us by signing up with an eScrip card to use at Schnucks. PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE Talking Books a National Free Program…The Talking Books Service of the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library is part of a nationwide network of cooperating libraries headed by the National Library Service, a division of the Library of Congress. It was established to provide library services to individuals that are unable to use standard print materials because of a visual or physical disability. Books and Magazines…This free service provides its users with recorded books and magazines. By enrolling in the Talking Books Service you can enjoy bestsellers, romances, mysteries, westerns, science fiction…books on current events, history, religion, biographies…as well as poetry, humor and children’s books! You may also choose from more than seventy popular magazines, such as Good Housekeeping, People Weekly, Reader’s Digest, and Sports Illustrated. Special Equipment…The special easy to use playback equipment required to play Talking Books is also provided at no charge. Home Delivery…Reading materials and equipment are sent to borrowers and returned to the library by postage free mail. Or if you prefer, you can download your selections from the comfort of your home. Service Area…From our library we serve residents in eleven Southern Indiana counties. They include: Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Martin, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick. Residents of Indiana outside this area can obtain information from the Indiana State Library, Talking Book & Braille Library at the following toll free #: 1.800.622.4970. Kentucky & Illinois residents may contact the following numbers: Kentucky toll free: 1.800.372.2968 and Illinois toll free: 800.665.5576. To Apply…To receive an application or for more information call the Talking Books Service at 812.428.8235 or Toll free 1.866.645.2536 or Email: tbs@evpl.org. Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Free Tax Service offered at several locations throughout the Tri-State area! AARP’s Tax Aid Program is offered free at EVPL libraries, www.evpl.org or call 428-8200. Check with tri-state area libraries, colleges and churches, many are offering free tax services. Free Yoga DVD from Mymsyoga.com MSF and MSAA Free Coolant Products are now accepting applications for free cooling products! I know its cold outside but before you know it warmer weather will be here! So be prepared and apply for free coolant products now before it’s too hot! For MSF call 1-888-673-6287 or www. msfocus.org and for MSAA call 1-800-532-7667 or www. msassociation.org. You can help provide support, care and hope…right here at home! Remember the Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Association in a Bequest When you and family members are developing estate plans, we hope that you will consider a gift to the Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Association. Your attorney can offer several ways for you to create a legacy that will make a difference to individuals in the tri-state with MS. We need your help! Sign up with eScrip and support the Tri-State MS Association! Stop in or call the office and we have the cards here and will help sign you up! Or you can pick up a Schnucks eScrip Customer Card at a Schnucks store and register on line at www.escrip.com/schnucks.jsp or by calling 1-800-931-6258. Ask your family, co-workers and neighbors if they would mind helping us by signing up with an eScrip card to use at Schnucks. We would be glad to come to your business and sign up your co workers. Give us a call! Schnucks and Kraft have teamed up to help Tri - State Multiple Sclerosis Assoc Inc earn an EXTRA 3%! Use your Schnucks eScrip card and when you purchase select Kraft items, we can earn an extra 3% of the purchase price! Gifts of Cash: Individual donors contribute the majority of cash donations to our association. An unrestricted gift for the greatest needs is a particular benefit, but gifts may be designated for specific purposes if desired by the donor. Donations can be made by mail to the Tri-State M.S. Association, 971 C. Kenmore Drive, Evansville, IN 47714 We need your help to Spread the Word about the Tri-State MS Association Do you belong to a Club, Rotary, Kiwanis, or Church that would be willing to have the Tri-State MS Association as a guest speaker? Would your company be interested in having us come talk about what we offer in the community? This would be a wonderful opportunity for them to get involved and start a team for the Autumn Walk! The Tri-State MS Association is proud of the many services we offer and that all money raised stays in the tri-state area serving individuals with MS and their families. If you have a contact name or a suggestion, please give us a call 423-5943 or 1-866-514-4312 or e-mail director@tristate.ms. Internet-based giving: Donations can be made through a paypal link on our website at www.tristate.ms Did you know that when you shop over the internet through our website (see the iGive icon on the homepage of our website), you support our association? Right now there is even a promotion that could allow us to win a bonus. Go window shop today at www.Surfathon.com and our cause can win! Volunteerism: The Tri-State M.S. Association benefits greatly when you tell a friend about the many services provided by our association. Join us for programs and events and bring that friend with you. Also, let your employer know you support the Tri-State M.S. Association. Debbie Hebbeler is willing to meet with business owners, managers, or groups; please call her if you know someone who is interested in learning more about our association. Thank you for your support of the Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Association. We ask for your continued help with a tax deductible donation. Your generosity enables us to fulfill our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with multiple sclerosis in Southern Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois. Mail to Tri-State MS Association, 971 C. Kenmore Drive, Evansville, IN 47714 or make on line through PayPal. NEWS YOU CAN USE Teleconference Schedules: Healthtalk: 1-800-522-3254 or www.healthtalk.com
MS Active Source: 1-866-955-9999 or www.MSActiveSource.com Shared Solutions: 1-800-823-1880 or www.sharedsolutions.com MSLifelines: 1-877-447-3243 or www.mslifelines.com / www.msinbalance.com MS Pathways: 1-800-788-1467 or www.mspathways.com MSF: 1-888-MSFOCUS or www.msfocus.org MS World: www.msworld.org
Help is only a phone call away…The
Tri-State MS Association! We are blessed in this tri-state area to have a local association providing services to people living with M.S. and their family members. We want you to take advantage of those services and to help us spread the word to others living with or affected by this disease. Some of the services we provide include: Susan Reynolds, nurse educator for the Tri-State M.S. Association, welcomes appointments at the office or she is glad to talk to you by phone. She can help address questions regarding M.S. medications, side effects, symptom management, or the disease in general. She can also advise you regarding obstacles you encounter because of M.S. She herself has been living with the disease for a number of years. Offering support, care, and hope…right here at home! Call us today!
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